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European democracy, for me, is the best form of government invented by mankind.
An angry enemy encroached on our lives, our territory, our freedom and our independence.
We are for peace, but we accept the challenge of the enemy. We will protect our motherland.
When there is a parliamentarian crisis, the only solution in a democracy is early elections.
Maybe some Ukrainians would like to have Sweden or Canada for a neighbor, but we have Russia.
My favorite job is Petro Poroshenko. I am happy with the authority and high status this gives me!
From the U.S., we need strong political support for the Ukrainian peace plan - the Minsk agreement.
Citizens of Ukraine will never enjoy the beauty of peace unless we settle down our relations with Russia.
We cannot survive if we give corruption any chance. Corruption can only exist with an umbrella from the top.
Cease fire is the main and the most important precondition for launching an implementation of the Minsk agreement.
Ukraine is a very responsible state and a very responsible part of the Minsk Agreement. We do everything we promise.
When I was elected as president, it was prohibited for any American or NATO officer even to enter our Ministry of Defense.
Everyone knows: if Russia threatens Ukraine and also has its sights on other states, this concerns the global security of Europe.
I believe in removing barriers in international trade. Part of the reason is that this creates huge markets for all of our products.
I am assuming the post of the president in order to preserve and strengthen Ukraine's unity, ensure lasting peace, and guarantee reliable safety.
Ukraine is an industrialized nation that can produce their own weapons. We're talking about the defensive weapons, which help us just defensively.
End of the war would be when the Russian occupation troops leave Ukrainian territory and we close the uncontrolled part of the Russian-Ukrainian border.
People in Russia have a right to their choice if they want to live in an empire, but they need to accept that people in Ukraine have their right to be free.
For me, it is very important that we listen to the voice of the investors, not only the voice of the Ukrainian government officials, parliamentarians, or the president.
We demand an unconditional peace, we demand a cease-fire, a withdrawal of all foreign troops, and closing of the border.... We will find a compromise within the country.
I do not want war. I am not seeking revenge, even though I can see before my eyes the great sacrifices made by the Ukrainian people. I am seeking peace and will achieve Ukraine's unity.
Let's not underestimate the European Union. You know what united Europe? Values. And that's why I am absolutely sure about the unity of the European Union and its solidarity with Ukraine.
From the time I was elected to parliament, I was not voting for the government. I was sure it did not have a chance to survive. From the beginning, I was one of the organizers of the Maidan.
I will do my best to try to unite the country. To invite people from the south and east to the government. This is exactly what people need - to participate in the government of their country.
There was no difference between the rich and poor people. No difference between people from the west and from the east. There was no dispute between the leaders of the Maidan. We can win only when we are united.
No-one will protect us unless we learn to protect us ourselves... Our army should become one of the elites of Ukrainian society... The word 'general' should not be associated with the word 'corruption' but the word 'hero.'
All the time, Ukraine was an oligarch country. And all the time, oligarchs were together with the authorities. And this is the first time where we, and me as a president, undertake the serious task to limit the power of the oligarchs.
We have enacted many economic reforms but also others that have an impact on the overall investment climate. For instance, I launched a very important constitutional reform on judicial certainty that completely restarted the whole of the courts system in Ukraine.
Living freely means being able to freely communicate in your native language and to be guided by the 10th article of the constitution, which defines Ukrainian as the only state language and guarantees the unhindered development of Russian and all the other languages.
We are going to file a suit to the Hague tribunal, which must investigate into these crimes against humanity, it is a test for humanity and moral dignity. Because turning a blind eye to such horrible and shameful crimes means indulging terrorists and aggressors and violating high European values for which Ukrainians are suffering and dying.
Our approach is very simple we have nothing to negotiate ... We have the Minsk format and we need immediately just a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy artillery and weapons and tanks from the touchline, the solution is very simple - stop supplying weapons ... withdraw the troops and close the border. Very simple peace plan. If you want to discuss something different, it means you are not for peace, you are for war.