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I want to prove that in five y...

I want to prove that in five years it is possible to begin the flourishing of a state in which our children will then remain.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

I myself was for Mr. Poroshenk...

I myself was for Mr. Poroshenko, it's true. But I was wrong <...> There are two Poroshenkos. The first is an excellent speaker, specialist, financier, economist, and understands everything. It usually appears when the cameras are turned on. And then, when the cameras turn off, another one appears - such a Peter the second <...> The first says: 'I'm opening a school,' and the second constantly quietly opens Roshen stores <...> The first Peter Poroshenko says: 'I transferred the business to blind trust", and the second one is enriched 82 times in a year.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

Ukrainian language is the stat...

Ukrainian language is the state language. The country and government must support and develop Russian and minority languages <...> There is no need to suppress the Russian language. But, of course, we live in an evolutionary moment of the Ukrainian language <...> The next generation will all speak Ukrainian. My children speak Ukrainian.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

We live in Ukraine, and for me...

We live in Ukraine, and for me the issue of language has always been a matter of time. I believe that there is no need to break anyone, as they once burned out the Ukrainian language from this territory. We should not burn out those who speak other languages. We have no right, it's just wrong <...> Article 10 [of the constitution] says: the state language is Ukrainian. Everyone knows Ukrainian, in the east they don't know it - they'll learn it. They speak Surzhik there, but we won't legitimize Surzhik: it's not good. Well, that's all, there is the Ukrainian language - the sovereign language. Say what you want, that's what I think.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

If in the East and Crimea peop...

If in the East and Crimea people want to speak Russian, get off, leave them alone, and legally let them speak Russian. Language will never divide our native country.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

I am ready to hold a meeting w...

I am ready to hold a meeting with big business and am ready to propose to the oligarchs to unshadow the capital they earned in Ukraine. You will have to pay more than 5% to the budget. There is already a draft law.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

If the new government shows th...

If the new government shows that it works honestly, then people and businesses will not evade taxes. Legality or prison - there will be no other solution.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

If we win, this will be the fi...

If we win, this will be the first step towards the return of Crimea. Why? Because I believe that the return of Crimea is possible (maybe someone will be upset now) only after a change of power in Russia.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

The separatists will have to a...

The separatists will have to answer for their actions <...> No one will forgive the bandits.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

Regarding Donbass, you know, t...

Regarding Donbass, you know, there are several ways here. The first is diplomatic. Obviously, we understand that we have the Minsk agreements, we need to continue the Minsk process. I would like to expand it <...> Add representatives from the USA and Great Britain. But, it seems to me, the number one thing that should happen is a serious information war <...> People who now live in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Lugansk - L/DPR - may lose contact with us. They have lost the feeling that they are Ukrainians.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

The Minsk agreements do not wo...

The Minsk agreements do not work. Right? Right. Go there to war? I'm personally against it: I'm not that kind of person <...> And I would put human life first. This is our goal - we will save people. Therefore, I immediately reject any option 'we will go there as an army.'

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

Ukraine has chosen the path to...

Ukraine has chosen the path to Europe - and this is the most important thing. And the Ukrainians paid a very high price - the lives of our people on the Maidan. You [Petro Poroshenko] are not a prophet, and I am not Moses. We cannot lead Ukraine somewhere, Ukraine is going to Europe. And if people decide so, I will defend the European choice of Ukrainians."

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

Integration into NATO is, firs...

Integration into NATO is, first of all, a way to reform the army and ensure the sovereignty of Ukraine. I believe that joining NATO should only take place through an all-Ukrainian referendum. But in the army we need to switch to NATO standards and learn from NATO specialists. Salaries and social protection for soldiers should be at the level of NATO armies."

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

I never go to visit people unl...

I never go to visit people unless they invite me. I don't want to feel like I'm inferior, a second-class citizen. Of course, it's cool to join there. I have a question about NATO. What is this? Troops that will protect us from aggressors? If they do, fine, go and negotiate quietly <...> Into any union on conditions under which we do not lose the independence of our state - great! But let them tell us where they are waiting for us. Maybe the EU is knocking on our door: 'Guys, please, why are you refusing?' No. Can not hear.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

On the diplomatic front, we mu...

On the diplomatic front, we must lead the offensive and not wait for them to do it for us. We need to negotiate <...> If we, together with our allies and partners, recognize it as necessary, then perhaps it will be necessary to conduct bilateral negotiations with Russia.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

I really want to appeal to Mr....

I really want to appeal to Mr. Putin. Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich! Do not allow even a hint of military conflict on your part. Because Russia and Ukraine are truly fraternal peoples <...> If you want, I can beg you on my knees. But please don't bring our people to their knees.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

If you cannot support us finan...

If you cannot support us financially, please give us a loan and we will refund your money.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

We have two wars - a war with ...

We have two wars - a war with Russia, and a war against corruption within the country, which is a threat, above all, to the economy of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelensky 18 quotes

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