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What Well, Dear colleagues, We apologize for being late for the delay,

but we will not waste our time and we'll jump in right away. You have your. Interpretation devices.

Please, first question from those who are receiving us here, Belgium, VTM please.

Stand up please, so that the assistants carrying the mics could see you. Thank you. The Yes, please. They're in the middle. Thank you, thank you for the question. I'miela Frannke from the Belgian VTM News.

I have a question concerning the frozen assets in Brussels.

Do you think the idea of using those frozen assets is back on the table?

Do you see a shift in the positions,

especially when we know that the Belgian Prime Minister We is really reluctant in using those assets? Do you see a change? Thank you, thank you for your question.

First and foremost, I want to thank Belgium for Hosting our team,

we are grateful for the meeting with the Prime Minister.

And for the meeting with His Majesty the King, we had productive meetings that were very important.

We discussed the issue of F-16s with the Belgian side. And we appreciate these arrangements.

We expect new F-16s to arrive by the end of the year.

Now we are using them in our skies to shoot down the jet-powered Shahids, the fastest ones.

The fastest that the Russians have,

and these F-16s and our pilots both demonstrate great results.

Now speaking about the frozen assets, of course we are raising up this issue during our meetings and now we do have a decision,

and we are grateful to all the EU leaders for the decision that was made last year on the 90 billion loan 45 billion for each year in support for Ukraine.

In my view, Regarding the frozen assets, our signal is as follows.

The main thing is that Russia does not have the opportunity to influence later on.

These assets because we know very clearly that they want to bring these assets back.

It's one of Russia's aims and So Ukraine would want to receive these funds in a certain format. Sooner than Russia's manages to do that. Now please pi in the Ukraine. Thank you, Mr. President, Valeriya Pasko. Mr.

President, CNN is writing that Ukraine no longer has patriot interceptors.

Could you can you confirm that and on a separate note,

are you talking with the European countries about replacing Starlink because the French do have a similar system and.

Can the Europeans fill in the role of the Americans if the situation with the US reoccurs? Thank you for your question. It's important for us that we work.

With Europe and with our American partners,

we are receiving PC 2 and PAC-3 missiles from the United States of America through Pearl program.

And all of this is funded by Europe, so It's no gift. It's, it's not for free.

Most of BA 2 and PAC 3 missiles are now being sent to the Middle East, so it's an open secret that we are not a priority destination for these missiles now,

but nonetheless, we are very grateful for all of the missiles that we can get through Pearl.

So here we are grateful to NATO, to the Europeans who are financing.

All of this, and we are grateful to the White House administration. We're grateful to the United States.

Now, Speaking about the quantity of missiles we receive and how we receive them, we are receiving them not only from the United States of America.

We are working with Europe, we're working with other countries in the world,

and we are gathering them, like picking up 1 here, 2 here, 5 there, 10 there. We are arranging all of this.

And bringing them to Ukraine to protect our people.

Today we are defending our infrastructure, our energy above all,

and you're well aware of all these challenges.

We are not talking about a full substitution to Starlink. We're working with some countries, including France.

To Get additional capabilities,

and speaking about the intelligence data exchange.

Many countries are sharing their intel with us. We are talking about dozens of countries.

We have established this line of effort, and this is a pretty solid help. We are grateful to everybody.

Speaking about ballistic missile launches, this is the information we receive from the United States of America,

and here you see many challenges related to ballistic missiles in the first place.

I'd like to underscore that we are working on all opportunities to make Ukraine as independent as possible. Next question, Reuters, please. Thank you very much. I'm Lili Bayer from Reuters. Two questions, Mr. President.

The first is,

has there been a resumption of US early warning intelligence sharing and a complete restoration of Starlink services in Ukraine?

So if you could clarify what the current status is.

And second of all, are you worried about the deterioration of your relationship with President Trump,

and what are the next steps to try to rebuild the conversation with Washington? Thank you. Mm Let me try. Do you have a translation? 1.231.234. This is the interpreter speaking. I'll, I'll try to explain you. How Ukraine Has been using Starlink. Certain speed levels are needed.

Sometimes we may think that Ukraine is using Starlink for deep strikes against Russia. No, that's not the case.

We're not using Starlink to attack or respond to Russian targets.

On the territory of Russia, which is why we were reaching out to SpaceX and the White House to open up this capability for us,

because we didn't have it where we were using it, and this is why it was a very dangerous and unpleasant surprise. We were using Starlink to intercept.

Jet powered jihads that are attacking our civilians' infrastructure and are killing our families.

We were using special interceptors moving at high speed,

interceptor drones that are Moving thanks to Starlink.

Starlink was not turned off, but the speed limits were lowered, and when the speed limits were lowered,

we became incapable of shooting down certain Shahed drones,

so we could no longer use one of our tools to protect our civilian population.

It was very painful and very unpleasant because jet powered Shahds were.

Moving at more than 400 kilometers and the speed limits were lowered to 70 kilometers an hour.

Now, the 2nd thing is that we're using it for mid strikes, middle range strikes.

Against military targets, so we We're no longer capable of doing that, and now, thirdly, People are the most important thing for us,

and many people are within the range of enemy drones,

and so these We're using drones.

To supply food and water to people who have been there. On those positions. Using these drones and Starlinks. So this is what's happening.

You were deprived of logistics capabilities and the capabilities to protect the civilian populations.

Every day our Ministry of Defence is in touch. My. Partners.

They told me that there were signals from the White House that they would return these capabilities. Have they returned the previous speed limits? No, but is it coming back now? Yes. Now the next questionVP Poland, please. Mr. President, welcome back to Brussels.

I wanted to ask you a follow up on those interceptors.

You said Ukraine is not a priority destination because of the situation in the Middle East,

but some of your European partners are still sitting on stockpiles of the interceptors you need.

Have you had any new pleasures from those partners today of more interceptors for Ukraine? What is your level of?

Sympathy for those European partners who are sitting on those interceptors that you say you need and a quick second question if I may.

A lot of discussion within the EU about Russian tourist visas being issued to Russian nationals. We've seen those being abused.

In your assessment, how much of a security risk is the current tourist visa regime in the European Union? Thank you.

Yeah, Mr Now speaking about winter package, we are talking about Pack 2,

PAC 3 interceptors and my European counterparts have received the bare minimum needs. For me, nobody.

Nobody's saying that we will be using 2 missiles, 2 interceptors to down 1 Russian missile as it is done normally.

No, we are talking about the bare minimum of things that we need.

Now, to be honest, all of the leaders have this package. Will the Europeans support us? Yes. With what numbers?

I don't know as of now, but I know some things about some countries.

Are there enough PCI and PEC 3 interceptors in Europe for Ukraine to go through this winter?

Yes, according to the numbers that I have. Revealed announced that we wanted to get.

For this winter period, Europe does have these numbers.

Secondly, I expect that together with the Europeans, we will,

we will make together our anti-ballistic system Frea.

It involves Tens of countries,

and so we will break through this barrier and we will produce our own anti-ballistic system that must be quicker to produce,

cheaper to produce.

And that we will definitely share with all of our European partners, not only them,

but with those who need these defensive capabilities, those who need this security.

Thirdly, we had great agreements with the German side.

They have received licenses to produce corresponding missiles, and we count on it.

We have already signed an agreement, and all of this is now being financed, and in 2027.

We should have the relevant packages, but nonetheless, I believe that if now we all unite and Europe can support Ukraine,

it will be easier for us in the future.

It will be easier for us in the future, yes. Now, next question, Ukraine Forum Ukraine. Mr.

President, thank you for this opportunity, Serhii Marchenko Ukrain Forum. In your view.

Is Europe now ready to step up its efforts in the peace process?

In your view, Europe have a single voice regarding the Peace process. Now, thank you for this question.

I believe That Europe is taking certain steps.

To To get its own track that would represent our interests, of course.

And so that we could find a certain format to speak with the Russians.

I think that all of this will happen, absolutely.

It doesn't mean that we will be excluding somebody from these processes,

but even in the United States I see certain things that are moving in parallel.

We, we, we would strongly like to have a number of Of these tracks so that we could have this opportunity to Approach the peaceful solution,

we are in relevant talks with the Europeans now Bloomberg, please. Somewhere in the middle.

Is Ukraine hitting refineries in Russia again,

and can you give us an update on the strategy now for Ukraine about striking targets in Russia? Thank you.

Usually I don't communicate the details of our operations, so the main role of our operation is to respond. Other things you will see. Next question, please Fanfurter. Thanks for the question. Mr.

President, some diplomats in this town think and tell us that they, that it was a mistake,

or at least not a smart move, how you responded to the US and its president in recent days.

I'm wondering whether you heard that same criticism from leaders in the room.

How you respond to it, and, if I may take up the question from my colleague Lily again,

how do you think you could mend fences with President Trump, moving forward? Thank you. Thank you. I heard from our European colleagues. Support and only support. I'm grateful to them for this. They understand Ukraine's position.

It's a clear and pure and entirely justified position.

I believe that an agreement struck between the US and Russia.

The diesel deal, it was an arrangement we were unaware of,

and lifting sanctions, it was also a surprise for everybody, but OK.

But if our responses To The enemy territory to the enemy because they're killing our people,

so there is no other name. Then I believe that. They should talk to us. We should be aware of these things.

We have received certain signals after certain things have happened. Diesel deal and etc. Our offer was very simple. Energy ceasefire. By the way, When we.

We have supported the US president publicly right away. Energy ceasefire.

If it's not on the table, then demonstrate any other type of ceasefire to demonstrate de-escalatory steps, and if it all depends on the Russian Federation and they do not want it,

and we have received these signals from the American side, then my offer was as follows yes, we are partners.

OK, we understand that you need it, you decided that you needed it, although all of the analysis says that it will not influence the prices,

but nonetheless, we're not talking about the reasons, we're talking about the consequences.

So you need this, but they will be attacking our energy.

Grid and if there is no energy ceasefire,

give us anti-ballistic missiles so that I could. Protect my energy facilities. Don't give too many.

Give us for the period you'll need for the duration of the diesel deal. I have not received that.

So look,

In It looks to me is It looks strange.

Talking about mending fences, we are talking with the American negotiating team.

I know that our team is in constant touch with them.

I think that in the coming days,

they will arrange a meeting at a certain level and we will Keep living,

fighting, and most importantly.

Living with dignity, it's very important, the quality of life when it is so horrific during the war,

it's very important that you preserve your dignity. Next question Freedom Channel, Ukraine.

All the way you Freedom Vitalis,

my question is regarding your first official meeting with the Prime Minister of Hungary.

Can we now say that this is now a new page in our relationship?

Have you managed to reach any arrangements, maybe those were not regarding related to political issues, but to energy issues.

There are now some people writing that we were invited to Budapest.

The Prime Minister himself said many times that he wants to visit the city of Bragovo, so what are now the next moves?

Well, I think that it's not that important who's the first to pay a visit. It's important that we are.

Coming closer to each other, and that's very important for both our nations, for both our people.

We are grateful to our partners that the two negotiating clusters were opened.

We're grateful to Hungary because it has also supported these steps.

Our MPs and our government officials have They worked on the laws and steps that were needed by Hungary in particular. We're moving in our relationship with Hungary.

We had a very good meeting and we discussed many things.

Our relationship, economy, logistics, all of that is needed for our state. Budapest.

Well, I'm, I'm, I'm not against it, thank you. Euronews, please, next question.

Regarding Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, have you received the backing and the support from the European leaders here in Brussels that they will continue supporting Ukraine when it comes to Kyiv striking Russian oil refineries,

despite the tension with Washington and despite the fact that it might put them at odds with the US administration as well.

And the second quick follow up, Donald Trump called you more difficult to deal with than Putin.

How do you feel and how do you react to that? Thank you. Mr.

It's more difficult to deal with me than with Putin.

So it's either with him than with Putin then.

For me, for me to get along with Trump.

I had a couple of meetings with The American president and we We always find topics for discussions and for making decisions.

I am standing up for Ukraine's interests solely and the people of Ukraine. We were attacked. We were occupied. Our people were killed.

It's only logical that we have a right to defend ourselves.

And no matter how Russia would like to limit all of our rights.

It's clear that we do have a right to defend ourselves.

That's a law, and we will do this, we will stand tall, but the priority is ending the war,

of course, the priority is negotiations, and Putin does not seek negotiations now in any format.

He's now playing these games of words that they are responding like,

look, all of this looks like a travesty.

Not a real desire to end the war.

He does not want the war to end.

That's why I believe that Donbas will will be too little for them.

And now, in my view, I feel like he's like, OK, so we can manage it this way.

We can lift certain sanctions, so then we can find certain formats.

I'm not talking about a hunch here because serious things are now being. Resolved so.

You can't be talking about a hunch only because there is your hunch,

but then there is intelligence and other things.

In my view, we cannot perceive diesel deals, these arrangements,

we cannot accept them because then there will be gas agreements. I'm sure of that.

Sanctions will be lifted after gas, they will be lifted on something else.

Then this will come to the banking system. Certain individuals.

Chemical industry, and then, when I was outlining the risks, I mentioned frozen assets.

If I don't stand up to this, if I don't defend it, who else will do this diplomatically, I mean. That's it Next question Deutsche Welle, please. Mr. President, thanks very much.

Are you feeling a little bit of pressure given how the politics here in Europe is changing,

parties on the right part of the spectrum signaling that they intend to cut support.

I mean, we had the far right leader in Germany, El Sewedy saying Ukraine has lost the war. There's no point in continuing.

Do you get the sense that you are under pressure, in terms of how much longer Ukraine can continue to secure support from, from Europe, meaningful support,

and on the aspect of negotiations you've signaled that you are willing to get back to the negotiating table,

will territory be part of the conversation for Ukraine and in what way? Thank you. Ja.

Thank you, I feel full support from Europe now.

Especially over this past month, and Europe is very united and it's cognizant of all of the risks,

and it does help it does influence the relationship with America because Europe unites for Ukraine,

because these are risks not only for Ukraine, these are major risks for Europe. We saw.

Border violations, with drones, I mean in Romania, Poland, Germany, by the way. In Leipzig, a drone was found.

Moldova Bulgaria A lot of things are happening. Today.

One should not wage a land war only and violating other countries' airspaces.

They were attacked not en masse, but it was a test how Europe will respond.

So Europe understands as long as Ukraine stands there will be.

Fewer escalation with Russia, and everybody understands this 100% as of today.

To not feel it means to not analyze things at all.

We must Be fully aware of what's happening.

The issue now is how can I put it,

it's not just withdrawing from Donbass or and the United States were in dialogue with us,

they were ready to discuss it.

The issue is not withdrawing from Donbass, it's the issue of our country's existence. We're now standing and fighting. What's the alternative? Annihilation.

It's just that not everybody is feeling this because Ukraine. Still stands.

We control the battlefield, we're grateful to Europe, America and other countries.

Japan has been helpful, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, everybody,

but Ukraine is standing against this large enemy, because otherwise we'll be annihilated.

He's saying that he wants Donbas,

but why the full scale invasion began with almost occupying Kiev?

Is that in the east of our country? Is that in Donbas?

No, that is the capital, and the state does not exist without the capital. He wants to annihilate us.

And With various words,

with communication with the partners to find real important words words. Which they will understand at least. Putin wants to destroy us.

He doesn't respect us, our sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He really thinks that we are not the country, not a nation.

So you really trust that he needs the eastern part of our country, and of course, not enough.

And what will it be if we have fallen down?

So how many, I don't know, 20 million will come to Europe, Ukrainians.

Because he will destroy and push us out.

It's understandable for me, it's absolutely clear that's why we're asking, stay,

stay strong, defend our country, yes, with those pains, it's a pity. We see huge losses. And that's why we're asking, stop killing.

And as I heard so many times from the President of the United States, they have to stop killings.

Yes, Russia is killing us on our territory.

They came on our land and further pushing further. They don't want to stop.

They even don't want to freeze, as you see.

So what he wants really isn't part of our country. Never enough for such a person, never. And what will be done after? On what borders he will stay.

If now he's testing all these drones he's testing in Europeans already NATO countries.

They are not allowed, NATO countries, these countries, it's understandable they don't want to escalate now.

It's understandable when you have 1 drone, 2, drone 10,

but you will be very loud when there will be ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and thousands.

Can you imagine yesterday was 1000 drones in Ukraine, 1000, but,

but the American side said that it is difficult to speak with Zelensky. It's less difficult to manage with Putin.

Now of course To Dear colleagues,

we must wrap up soon.

The president has another arrangement, so the last question will be from Sky News in the middle.

Sky News, could you please raise your hand?

President Zelensky, from Sky News, President Trump is facing Pretty difficult midterm elections. His personal popularity is very low.

Diesel prices in the US are very high, and the war that he started in the Middle East is not going the way he wants it.

Do you think you are being treated as a scapegoat for his own problems? This is my answer. Thank you so much. Thank you so much.

We don't have time unfortunately for meetings. Thank you so much.

We have great relations with your country. The best. Bye bye. Thank you.