Zelensky addressed Russia: it is not necessary to worry about the parade, but about the end of the war.

The President of Ukraine talks about foreign policy and security issues

On April 29, 2025, Volodymyr Zelensky made an evening address discussing key foreign policy and security issues.

The President spoke about his participation in the Three Seas Initiative summit, which unites countries from the Black Sea to the Baltic and Adriatic Seas. According to him, this format helps Ukraine get closer to the European Union.

'Our proposal is to make the format more practical. The policy in it is already sufficiently reflected, now it is necessary to add specifics - and not only concerning logistics and transport routes,' Zelensky emphasized.

The President also highlighted the importance of energy cooperation following the recent blackout in Spain and Portugal, Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and changes in the European gas market. He proposed expanding joint projects in energy and other critical infrastructure areas, including communication, pipelines, and port security, noting that Ukraine's contribution could be significant.

Regarding security issues, Zelensky reported on the preparation of a new decision by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine aimed at increasing pressure on Russian influence networks, production, and trade operations. The President noted that Ukrainian sanctions are being maximally synchronized with European ones, which has already yielded positive results, particularly regarding closed Russian production facilities that operated in Russia's defense industry.

'We are also preparing for a conversation with America regarding new sanction steps - we choose such pain points for Russia that will most provoke Moscow toward diplomacy,' the head of state noted. He emphasized that an unconditional and complete ceasefire must be the first step towards ending the war, which must be taken by Russia.

Zelensky also commented on the situation in Russia and called for an end to the war.

Concluding his address, the President mentioned a conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, thanking the military for their work and defense of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in his evening address spoke about key foreign policy and security issues. He discussed his participation in the Three Seas Initiative summit, which helps Ukraine get closer to the European Union. The President proposes to make this format more practical and to specify its policies. He also emphasized the importance of energy cooperation and proposed expanding joint projects in energy and other critical areas. Zelensky also reported on the preparation of a new decision to increase pressure on Russian influence networks and the synchronization of Ukrainian sanctions with European ones. He encouraged an end to the war and called for talks with America regarding new sanction steps. In concluding his address, the President noted that the military situation continues, and he supports the military defending Ukraine.