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I spoke with Sanchezcastejon and congratulated him on his reelection as Spain’s Prime Minister. I am glad to continue our friendly and constructive dialogue. We discussed security issues and Ukraine’s progress toward finalizing all of the European Commission’s recommendations on the eve of the #EUCO summit. We expect the Spanish EU Presidency to conclude with a historic decision to open Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations.

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The sacred Hanukkah lights, lit these days, remind us once again that light always prevails over evil. And of the value of life, which is worth fighting for. My best wishes to the Jewish community on Hanukkah

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Ukraine’s strength and resilience are founded on the true heroism of those who defend our land and lives against all odds, destroy the occupier, and protect us from Russian missiles and drones. I thank everyone who serves and works for Ukraine, as well as everyone who helps our country fight.

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I am grateful to Japan and Prime Minister Kishida230 for the decision to provide an additional 1 billion in assistance to Ukraine as well as their readiness to further increase the total to 4.5 billion. This is significant support for the recovery of Ukraine and our economy. Japan stands firmly with Ukraine and our people. We will keep working together to bring our common victory closer.

Ukraine will fight for its own interests as well as the fair interests of every free nation. Because when we are able to defend ourselves, this empowers everyone across the world who values freedom and international order as much as we in Ukraine do.

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I thank the Japanese Presidency and all G7 leaders for their strong statement following our meeting today. Crucial new steps have been taken. Import restrictions on Russian diamonds starting January 1st; call for decisive progress in using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine; recognition of Ukraine’s success in the Black Sea and maritime exports; commitment to preventing Russia’s access to dual-use technologies; and readiness to formalize long-term security guarantees. These are tangible new steps that support Ukraine while also limiting Russia’s ability to continue its aggression against our country and people. The G7 declaration today demonstrates that all talk of waning international support for Ukraine is wrong. Today and every day, our partners are foursquare behind Ukraine. And we are sending a signal to Russian terrorists that they cannot and will not outlast our collective determination to defend freedom.

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I am grateful to POTUS Joe Biden, Congress, and the American people for the new military aid package announced today. Additional ammunition for air defense, HIMARS, and artillery is much needed on the frontlines. Continued support allows for a robust defense of freedom.

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We are holding the Defense Industrial Base Conference DFNC1: US Edition today in Washington, D.C., to increase cooperation and joint defense projects between Ukrainian and American defense companies. Ukraine does not wish to rely solely on partners; Ukraine aspires to and is capable of becoming a security donor to all of our neighbors once it has ensured its own safety. This is absolutely feasible and realistic. I invite all American defense companies to work with Ukraine. Together, we can create a new and powerful arsenal of freedom that will provide dependable support to all of the world’s free nations. Together, we can accomplish much more than any of us could alone. So let us keep working together. For the greater power of freedom. Our team is in Washington right now and will present specific perspectives and opportunities.

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In my address to G7 leaders, I stressed the importance of the free world maintaining consolidation and interaction, as well as supporting those whose freedom is under attack. Together, we can make the coming year productive for free nations. Not for Putin. Ukraine has strength. And I ask you to be as strong as you can, as strong as freedom can be. I thank you on behalf of all Ukrainian warriors, every Ukrainian family, and our entire country for your tremendous support.

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I cherish the moments of each such meeting. It is an honor to present state awards to the best defenders, to thank all of our warriors, and to look into their eyes. Eyes that see war, evil, wounds, and death but do not turn away and fight back, hold the defense, and fight for Ukraine. Our warriors are doing everything they can to ensure that disappointment never reigns in the eyes of our people millions of Ukrainians. So that the enemy does not triumph on our land. So that Ukraine endures and regains what rightfully belongs to it.