On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
Ukrainian president
13 things Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, verbatim, from July 26, 2026 to October 15, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Disputes
“As of now, there is no indication that Russia is complying with the conditions outlined by the American President.”
CBS News Trump lifts Russian diesel sanctions; the Kremlin declines to confirm his energy ceasefire ›
Others on this question
“Communication is ongoing. As soon as we have something to say on the issue, we will certainly inform you”
Disputes
“With all respect to President Trump, it's up to our society, up to our people to choose one or another leader”
PBS NewsHour Trump suspends sanctions on Russian diesel for a 300,000-tonne first shipment ›
Others on this question
“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals, and for some reason, he never does”
Disputes
“Any easing of sanctions against Russia without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement with Russia is an obvious weakness”
USA Today Trump announces Russia will ship 300,000 tons of diesel, waiving sanctions until April ›
Others on this question
“We need oil for the world, and this is diesel, which is what we need, so we're very happy to get it.”
More on the record
As printed
“very strong results”
on the success of long-range strikes on Iran-linked shipping
Al Jazeera New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities ›
As printed
“It is clear that the Russians are trying to take advantage of the problems with Starlink in Ukraine, as our interceptor drones depend on this connection among other things.”
on Russia timing a large attack to exploit Starlink limits hitting Ukraine's interceptor drones
USA Today Ukraine says Elon Musk choked internet speeds ahead of Russian attack ›
As printed
“Today alone, the Russians have attacked 6 energy facilities in Ukraine. 33 people were wounded across the country,”
on Russian strikes after Trump claimed an energy truce, and sanctions relief on diesel
Al Jazeera Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes ›
On the claim ledger Open
“Give us two months, 60 days off. Total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections.”
PBS NewsHour Trump suspends sanctions on Russian diesel for a 300,000-tonne first shipment ›
As printed
“It plays into Russia’s hands – allowing it to kill more, wage war for longer, have even less respect for America, and inflict even greater losses and damage on the world,”
on Trump's deal to buy Russian diesel
The Guardian Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel ›
As printed
“Moscow should not build echeloned air defense rings at the expense of other regions, but should end its brutal war and choose peace”
USA Today Pro-Putin party set to win Russian election without real opposition ›
As printed
“Our warriors continue responding justly to Russian strikes on Ukraine,”
on Zelenskyy defending refinery strikes as fair response to Russian attacks
MSNBC Trump blames Ukraine for America’s record-high diesel prices ›
As printed
“dignified post-war peace”
NPR Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks 'substantive' after Moscow Putin meeting ›
As printed
“Peace is needed. Security guarantees are needed. A dignified character of the postwar peace is needed.”
on Kyiv's conditions for a settlement ahead of talks with US envoys
Fox News Kushner, Witkoff set for Kyiv talks after Putin meeting in US push for peace ›
As printed
“next week we will adjust our operation accordingly regarding Russian airspace, which has become dangerous because of our drones and missiles in the sky”
on Ukraine's response to Russian drone and missile activity during ceasefire talks
The Guardian Trump envoys and Putin discussed ‘next steps’ for ending Ukraine war, White House says ›
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