Leaders’ statements

Russia Is Placing Its Wagers on Ballistic Missiles, and It Is Because of Them That Putin Still Believes in His War – Address by the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Decisions Regarding the Army Will Be Worked Out – Address by the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Secretary-General's message on Nelson Mandela International Day

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Remarks by Commissioner Albuquerque at the press conference on the Report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector

Maria Luís Albuquerque · Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union · Brussels, Belgium

Remarks by Executive Vice-President Ribera and Commissioners Hoekstra and Jørgensen at the press conference on the EU Emission Trading System review and the Electrification Action Plan

Teresa Ribera · Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition · Brussels, Belgium

Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath on the Rule of Law Report

Henna Virkkunen · Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy · Brussels, Belgium

Joining Hands to Build a Just and Equitable System For Global AI Governance

President Xi Jinping Attends the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance and Delivers Keynote Address

Xi Jinping · President

PM’s address at the launch of multiple development projects in Jind, Haryana

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

PM’s speech at the launch of multiple development projects in Chandigarh

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Namibia Bi-National Commission, OR Tambo Building, Tshwane

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the 4th South Africa/ Namibia Bi-National Commission Business Forum

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

President Cyril Ramaphosa closing remarks at the 4th South Africa - Namibia Bi-National Commission

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Secretary-General’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference [as delivered]

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Secretary-General’s remarks to the “Dialogue on Early Warnings for All in Response to Climate Change” at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference Meteorological Forum [as delivered]

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Prime Minister Carney announces landmark partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to build new fleet of armoured combat vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces

Mark Carney · Prime Minister · London ON, Canada

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Line-Off Launch of the Toyota Ninth Generation Hilux, Prospecton Plant, eThekwini

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 2nd International Special Economic Zones Conference Presidential Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin

Vladimir Putin · President

Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Whatever the Scenario, Ukraine Must Be Fully Prepared to Protect Lives and Its People and Ensure That We Make It Through the Winter – Address by the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

PM's remarks at Kyiv press conference: 16 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the High-level Political Forum Session on “Way forward to 2030” [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Secretary-General's remarks at the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda [as prepared for delivery]

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioners Šefčovič and Zaharieva on the EU-India Trade and Technology Council ministerial

Henna Virkkunen · Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy · Brussels, Belgium

Speech at the presentation of the Order of Europe by President Zelenskyy to President von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen · President

Remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska at the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence

Radmila Shekerinska · Deputy Secretary General · Brussels, Belgium

Meeting with Norilsk Nickel CEO Vladimir Potanin

Vladimir Putin · President

Address by the President of Ukraine on Ukrainian Statehood Day and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus–Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the President of the European Commission

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at Africa Day at the High-level Political Forum 2026 Ministerial Meeting [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Secretary-General's message on World Youth Skills Day: "Skills for a Shared Future"

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Secretary-General's video message to the Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Presidential Message on the Birthday of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

Donald Trump · President

Closing speech by Commissioner Šuica at the Launch of the 3rd Demography Report

Dubravka Šuica · Commissioner for Mediterranean · Brussels, Belgium

Commissioner Roswall's speech at ‘Accelerating Momentum Towards the 2026 UN Water Conference: Progress on the Interactive Dialogues', New York

Jessika Roswall · Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy · New York, United States

Commissioner's Roswall speech at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, New York

Jessika Roswall · Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy · New York, United States

Opening speech by Commissioner Šuica at the Launch of the 3rd Demography Report

Dubravka Šuica · Commissioner for Mediterranean · Brussels, Belgium

PM remarks at stakeholder event: 14 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Deputy Secretary-General's opening remarks at the High-level Roundtable on the United Nations response to the Socio-Economic Impacts of the Middle East Crisis [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Deputy Secretary-General's opening remarks at the Informal Meeting of the General Assembly "Taking Stock of the Pact for the Future" [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the event entitled “Powering Participation: Youth2030 and the Pact in Action” [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the High-level meeting on Critical Energy Transition Minerals [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the High-Level Political Forum Side Event: "Accelerating Momentum Towards the 2026 United Nations Water Conference" [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Special High-Level Event at the Local and Regional Governments Forum on the 2030 Agenda [as prepared for delivery]

Amina J. Mohammed · Deputy Secretary-General

Commissioner's Roswall speech at High Level Political Forum 2026 Ministerial Opening

Jessika Roswall · Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy · New York, United States

Commissioner's Roswall speech at the EU-UNDP High-Level Strategic Roundtable Water Resilience at Scale, New York

Jessika Roswall · Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy · New York, United States

Commissioner's Roswall speech at the EU-UNEP event “Pollution-Free Economies for a Sustainable Future for All”, New York

Jessika Roswall · Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy · New York, United States

Opening Keynote Speech by Commissioner Kubilius at the EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum

Andrius Kubilius · Commissioner for Defence and Space

Speech by Commissioner Šuica addressed to the Board of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States

Dubravka Šuica · Commissioner for Mediterranean · Brussels, Belgium

Speech by Commissioner Šuica at the Palestine Donor Group Ministerial Meeting

Dubravka Šuica · Commissioner for Mediterranean · Brussels, Belgium

Video message by Commissioner Šuica at the 6th ELIAMEP-ACG Summer Academy 2026 – Leadership Beyond Boundaries: Empowering the Next Generation in an Age of Geopolitical Flux

Dubravka Šuica · Commissioner for Mediterranean

Video message by Commissioner Šuica at the General Assembly of the Centrist Democrat International

Dubravka Šuica · Commissioner for Mediterranean · Brussels, Belgium

Déterminés à accélérer les progrès vers la paix : Déclaration des coprésidents de la Coalition des volontaires.

Emmanuel Macron · Président

Popular Front’s Everything for Victory! forum

Vladimir Putin · President

Joint Statement of the United Kingdom and the European Union on United Kingdom participation under the Ukraine Support Loan: 13 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

PM statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 13 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Readout of the Civil Society Council: 8 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Statement of the co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Secretary-General's remarks to the Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Middle East

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the passing of the former Emir of Qatar

António Guterres · Secretary-General

PM’s Address at the India-New Zealand Business Event

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

PM’s address during the Gala Lunch

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

PM’s address to the Indian community in New Zealand

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

PM’s opening remarks during the India-New Zealand delegation-level talks

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

I Am Preparing Changes across Our Diplomatic Efforts; We Need a New Quality of Engagement with Partners to Ensure the Implementation of Our Agreements on Weapons Supplies – Address by the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica

António Guterres · Secretary-General

Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) Implementation Dialogue

Hadja Lahbib · Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management · Brussels, Belgium

Keynote address by His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, during the Transforming Education Summit (TES +4), Room I, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Opening remarks by His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Co-Chair of the SDG4 High-Level Steering Committee Leaders Group Meeting, Room X, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the French Republic

Cyril Ramaphosa · President

I Signed a Decree Establishing a Special Command within the Armed Forces – A Command for Long-Range, Effectively Global, Impact on Russia over This War – Address by the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Prime Minister Carney deepens partnership with Saudi Arabia across trade, education, technology, and critical minerals

Mark Carney · Prime Minister · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Carney delivers remarks at the Saudi Arabia-Canada Investment Forum

Mark Carney · Prime Minister · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the OECD Gender Equality Forum

Hadja Lahbib · Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management · Paris, France

Address by the PM at the Economic Roadmap Business Reception

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

PM’s address at a community event in Australia

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

PM’s Press Statement during the joint press statement with the Prime Minister of Australia

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

Meeting with President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin

Vladimir Putin · President

Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the European Parliament on the Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

Hadja Lahbib · Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management · Strasbourg, France

Déclaration de la France, de la Suède et de la Finlande concernant la participation de la France aux Forces terrestres avancées de l’OTAN en Finlande.

Emmanuel Macron · Président

Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte following the meeting of Heads of State and Government at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Meeting with Government members

Vladimir Putin · President

Joint statement from Prime Minister Starmer and Prime Minister Carney of Canada on defence financing: 8 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Joint statement on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative: 8 July 2026

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Joint Statement Regarding the Security and Defence Partnership Between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiye

Keir Starmer · Prime Minister

Keynote speech by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska at the Ankara Dialogues

Radmila Shekerinska · Deputy Secretary General

Keynote speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Vice-President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz and Minister of Defence of Türkiye Yaşar Güler at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska during the signing ceremonies at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Radmila Shekerinska · Deputy Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska on Integrated Air and Missile Defence at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Radmila Shekerinska · Deputy Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska on Space and Surveillance at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Radmila Shekerinska · Deputy Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska on Strike Capabilities at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Radmila Shekerinska · Deputy Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the Industry Forum event, The Capability Challenge: a NATO and EU conversation

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Defence Critical Raw Materials at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on major capability announcements at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on NATO Drone Edge at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the Call for Action at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Transatlantic Defence Industrial Cooperation in Action at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

PM’s address at the Community Event in Indonesia

Narendra Modi · Prime Minister

Meeting with Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina

Vladimir Putin · President

Europe Urgently Needs Its Own Capability to Produce Anti-ballistic Systems and the Missiles They Require – Address by the President to Participants of the NATO Defense Industry Forum

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President

Prime Minister Carney announces the preferred supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project – the largest defence procurement in Canadian history

Mark Carney · Prime Minister · Halifax NS, Canada

Pre-summit press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

Mark Rutte · Secretary General

If Ukraine Were Granted U.S. Licenses to Produce Patriots, Our Own Production Would Be Sufficient Both to Protect Ukraine and to Help Partners in Need – Address by the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · President