President Zelenskyy: Working every day for Ukraine

“Ukraine’s negotiating team is currently working in Florida – there will be more meetings today with the American delegation, with envoys of U.S. President Donald Trump,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on Dec. 21.

I wish you health!

We are concluding this historic week for Ukraine – a significant diplomatic week. The main outcome is that we have secured €90 billion for Ukraine for two years. This is the key result of December and, in many respects, an important outcome of the entire year. Europe has taken a positive decision. We fought for this decision for a very long time, and I want to thank everyone who helped. It is important that Russian assets remain in Europe and remain frozen. Ukraine will receive at least €45 billion annually over the next two years. And these funds can be repaid only from Russian funds – Russia must pay for its war. The €90 billion is a very real financial security guarantee for everyone in Ukraine. I thank the leaders of Europe: António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and all national leaders who supported us. We will continue working to ensure that all Russian assets are directed toward real protection against Russia’s war and toward our state’s reconstruction. Such assets are not located only in Europe – we are in contact with every government on this matter. This is one of the most difficult tasks – no less difficult than securing weapons for Ukraine. But we will resolve this as well. Funds for reconstruction will be available.

Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine