In a message issued for Ukraine’s Independence Day, U.S. President Donald Trump called for an end to the conflict and the establishment of lasting peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the message he received from Trump was warm and hopeful.
In a post on X, Zelenskyy said Trump congratulated the Ukrainian people and praised their resilience, sacrifices and confidence in the future. Zelenskyy said Trump’s words boosted the morale of Ukrainians.
Trump highlights 35 years of Ukraine-U.S. ties
Trump’s message described August 24 as a day celebrating the lasting friendship between Ukraine and the United States. It said the bond between the two countries had grown stronger since Ukraine gained independence and that the two countries had marked 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Trump said the current opportunity should be used to build a lasting peace that would enable Ukraine to realize its potential for generations to come.
Zelenskyy draws attention to Russia’s attacks
Zelenskyy said Trump’s words gave Ukrainians hope that lives could be protected from Russia’s attacks and that an honorable peace could be achieved. He compared the impact of the words on Ukrainians to the sound heard when a Patriot PAC-3 system is launched.