“I have just discussed our energy needs and what is required for recovery with the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez. I am thankful for his readiness to assist,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on Oct. 21.
Dear Ukrainians!
We have now already finalized preparations for our upcoming meetings with European partners – important events planned later this week. First, there will be a strong and, in many ways, completely new agreement on our defense capabilities – an agreement we will implement essentially as part of long-term security guarantees for our state and all our people. It’s still too early to share the details – everything will unfold over the week. Second, we are fully aligned with our partners on diplomacy, and I am grateful to everyone for their support and principled positions – to all countries, to all leaders. Ukraine has once again expressed its readiness – readiness to end the war. We held a meeting with the President of the United States, and we agreed to try to organize the dialogue exactly like that – along the current front line. That was precisely the signal President Trump conveyed to his team. It was also made public. The frontline can spark diplomacy.
Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine
