Volodymyr Zelensky

“It is a horrific situation, and there has been appalling negligence by those who stored explosive materials right next to where people were living,”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the negligence of storing explosives near residential areas after a fatal strike.

“terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosive right next to people”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Zelensky said an investigation had been launched into negligence regarding explosives stored near people.

“appropriate conclusions will certainly be drawn”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Zelensky said appropriate conclusions would be drawn regarding the storage of ammunition near residential areas.

“definitely shouldn't have been there”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

President Zelensky said a Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot near a residential area on the outskirts of Kyiv, killing 37 people.

“should not have been there.”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against the location of the ammunition storage facility that was struck by a Russian attack.

“there are regulations in place - ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Zelensky earlier stated that regulations prohibit storing ammunition near homes or residential areas.

“Criminal proceedings have been opened on charges of official negligence.”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Zelensky said the decision to store explosives in the village was absolutely unacceptable and that criminal proceedings had been opened.

“Elections right now are a tsunami for the country that will split Ukraine.”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23

Volodymyr Zelensky warned of the divisive impact wartime elections could have on Ukraine.

“I believe that in a war like this, elections as such are a huge risk,”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23

Volodymyr Zelensky explained the dangers of holding elections during the ongoing war.

“absolutely cynical and despicable”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih.

“as long as Ukraine does not have enough anti-ballistics, Russia will not seriously think about peace”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the need for anti-ballistic missile supplies from Western allies.

“The interceptors for the Patriots have not yet been replaced, and they are needed every day. Each additional missile saves the lives of our people.”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the daily necessity of replacement Patriot interceptor missiles.

“European interceptors cannot simply be allowed to sit in storage. Lives need to be protected. Russia must be stopped,”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Zelensky urged that European air-defense interceptors be used after Russia fired more than 1,550 attack drones and 62 missiles at Ukraine over the past week.

“It must see every piece of evidence that Russia has gone mad, and every fact that Russian soldiers are enjoying killings and tormenting people.”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-04

Zelensky wrote on Telegram sharing a video of a drone attack on a civilian.

“The world must see this,”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-04

Zelensky shared a video on social media of a drone hunting down a man in southern Ukraine.

“Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer.”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said 2026-07-11 · reported 2026-07-13

Zelensky met with Graham in Kyiv on Friday before Graham's death on Saturday evening.

“Russia is not changing its strategy – and to counter this terror effectively, we need to systematically strengthen our defenses: more air defense systems, more interceptors, and more determination,”

Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-16

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the ongoing Russian attacks and called for bolstered defenses on X.