Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided updates on diplomatic efforts and ongoing Russian attacks, emphasizing international cooperation, reconstruction plans, and continued pressure on Moscow to bring the war to a conclusion.

Zelenskyy said he held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as the prime ministers of Norway and Austria, to discuss support for Ukraine. He highlighted ongoing negotiations with the United States and Russia, noting that Ukrainian teams have been working intensively on a reconstruction document. “Clear security guarantees for Ukraine and all of Europe, fully defined commitments and opportunities for Ukraine’s reconstruction, and, of course, real prospects to bring this war to a dignified conclusion,” he said, stressing that the responsibility to end the conflict lies with Russia. “Right now, there can be no doubt anywhere in the world about what this war is, who started it, or why the war continues. Everyone understands that this is Russia’s war. And the responsibility to end the war also lies with Russia. And Russia must face the pressure.”

We already see Russia’s colossal new problems with the federal budget, inflation, and economic indicators. These are all good and right signals that peace can, at last, be achieved. The more difficult it is for Russia, the closer peace becomes. pic.twitter.com/mlT7P0AEkg

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 27, 2026

He reported that European partners are signaling readiness to increase pressure on Russia, particularly targeting the country’s tanker fleet and oil export infrastructure, which he said has contributed to growing problems in Russia’s federal budget, inflation, and economic indicators. “These are all good and right signals that peace can, at last, be achieved. The more difficult it is for Russia, the closer peace becomes,” Zelenskyy said.

On the domestic front, Zelenskyy described ongoing recovery and rescue efforts following Russian attacks. In Odesa, he said rescue operations continued after a drone strike involving 52 attack drones, many of which targeted the city center and residential areas. Three people were killed, and nearly 50 others sought assistance. He noted that while most drones were intercepted, some reached civilian infrastructure. The day before, a Russian MLRS strike hit energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, causing significant damage, while western Ukraine also experienced strikes on gas infrastructure.

A brutal drone attack on Odesa. The Russians launched more than 50 drones at the city, with energy infrastructure and civilian facilities as the primary target. Five residential buildings were damaged as a result of this strike, with significant destruction to apartments and… pic.twitter.com/lorBXNRg0x

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 27, 2026

Zelenskyy thanked emergency workers, utility crews, and other personnel across Ukraine for stabilizing conditions and supporting affected communities. “Everyone contributing to Ukraine’s resilience right now is working to ensure that life itself prevails,” he said. He specifically recognized efforts in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Sumy, Chernihiv, and other regions impacted by the attacks.

The president reiterated that continued international and domestic support is crucial as Ukraine works to defend its population and maintain essential services. He concluded with a message of resolve: “I thank everyone who supports those around you. I thank all those fighting for Ukraine as if they were fighting for themselves. Glory to Ukraine!”

Zelenskyy’s remarks underline the dual focus of Ukraine’s leadership: coordinating international diplomatic pressure on Russia while sustaining recovery and defense efforts amid ongoing attacks.