President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation, speaking about his first meeting with Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk and discussions with representatives of Ukrainian business.

"I wish good health to all Ukrainians,

The Day of Ukraine's Sovereignty. Once again, I congratulate everyone on the holiday, on what our people and state truly feel about the potential of sovereignty and the strength unity brings. It is thanks to unity that Ukraine has stood firm in this war and continues to defend against Russian aggression. And it is through unity not only ours but also around the world, those who understand what Russia's aggression entails.

Today, on Ukraine's Independence Day, Prime Minister Tusk of Poland is here. This is his first visit outside the EU borders — so far outside — to Ukraine after taking office. A very productive meeting. Today, Mr. Prime Minister Tusk and I had a substantive discussion about all issues between our countries — between Ukraine and Poland — as well as at the level of European institutions. Defense — there will be a defense package from Poland. We also talked about strengthening our positions through joint arms production, increasing our capabilities in using Polish equipment and weapon systems. Of course, we discussed political cooperation in detail. That all problems between Ukraine and Poland can be overcome by us — at the level of our states. I am confident that even critical situations on the border, blockades which significantly weaken solidarity now, we can overcome, find pragmatic solutions to any critical situation.

I am grateful to Poland for joining the G7 declaration regarding security guarantees for Ukraine. We are starting work on a bilateral security agreement. We discussed in detail our movement towards the EU and our expectations from this year's NATO summit. Poland can help. And, by the way, it is very important that Poland's and Prime Minister Tusk's personal experience — experience dealing with European institutions — can significantly strengthen our actions, our decisions. We will use it. We agreed on a format.

Today was also a good meeting and discussion at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy with students from our universities. We were together with Mr. Prime Minister of Poland, and I am grateful to all the students for their attention to this meeting and for asking deep questions.

I would like to mention a few meetings today as well.

The first one — detailing our further work with partners in this month and next, until the end of February. Ukraine must be on the world stage. We are preparing necessary consultations and documents. The second meeting — regarding Russian assets frozen in various jurisdictions that should be used to defend against Russian aggression. Strengthening the justice of our position. And thirdly. Today, officials met with representatives of Ukrainian business. The discussion was not easy. There were serious issues. There are indeed challenges. I familiarized myself with the details and asked for necessary adjustments so that all difficulties between officials, business, law enforcement can be resolved. Everyone may have their own perspective, yes, but in times of war we must all be united by one task — strengthening Ukraine, the strength of our society, our economy. All adjustments will be presented to the National Security and Defense Council.

I thank everyone who is with Ukraine and for Ukraine! I thank each person who strengthens Ukraine, who fights and works for our country, our community, our people — all Ukrainians.

Glory to Ukraine!