President Trump congratulated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine’s Independence Day, expressing the American people’s belief in Ukraine’s future and respecting its people’s sacrifices. In a letter, Trump praised Zelensky’s courage and the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people. The letter comes as Trump seeks to facilitate a negotiated end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump met with Zelensky and European leaders three days after hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit in Alaska. While progress has slowed, Russian officials have indicated that a meeting between Zelensky and Putin is not imminent. Trump reiterated his desire to end the war in his letter, stating that the United States supports a negotiated settlement that leads to a durable, lasting peace that ends the bloodshed and safeguards Ukraine’s sovereignty and dignity. Zelensky thanked Trump for his heartfelt congratulations on Ukraine’s Independence Day and expressed gratitude for American support. Zelensky believes that by working together, they can put an end to the war and achieve real peace for Ukraine.
Trump sent a letter to Ukraine on the country’s independence day, expressing his support for the country’s ongoing struggle for independence. Enilsa Brown 46
