Trump mentions Zelenskyy's 'important' letter in address to joint Congress session: Here's what it says
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that he received a letter from his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying, "I appreciate that he sent this letter."
During his address to the joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday (local time), US President Donald Trump mentioned a letter he received from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Acknowledging Zelenskyy's letter, Trump said, "I appreciate that he sent this letter," adding, "We had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals that they are ready for peace."
Trump said that Zelenskyy, in the letter, said, "My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership to get peace that lasts. We do value how much America has done to help Ukraine to maintain its sovereignty and independence."
Here's Trump's remarks on Zelenskyy's letter during his address
Trump also claimed that Zelenskyy, in his letter, wrote, "Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you (Trump)."
Zelenskyy calls verbal spat with Trump 'regrettable'
Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that the Oval Office blowup with US President Donald Trump last week was “regrettable,” adding that he stands ready to work under Trump's “strong leadership” to get a lasting peace.
Zelenskyy's remarks in an apparent effort to placate Trump came in a social media post on X, hours after the White House announced a pause in military aid to Ukraine that is critical to fighting Russia's invasion. He also said Ukraine is ready to sign a lucrative deal on rare-earth minerals and security with Washington.
In an apparent reference to Trump's criticism following the contentious White House meeting on Friday that Zelensky does not want a peace deal, the Ukrainian leader said, “None of us want an endless war.”
“Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership to get a peace that lasts,” he said.
(With inputs from AP)
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