WASHINGTON, Aug 24: Affirming the US commitment to protecting Ukrainian sovereignty, President Donald Trump sent a letter to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, assuring Kyiv that it will not lose its war against Russia, on the country s 34th Independence Day.
In the letter, which was shared on X, Trump wrote: The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit, and your county s courage inspires many. As you mark this important day, know the United States respects your fight, honours your sacrifices, and believes in your future as an independent nation.
Now is the moment to bring an end to the senseless killing. 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, Trump added.
Kyiv had earlier fired drones on Russia s Kursk region, Russian authorities confirming that they intercepted a UAV near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, which damaged a transformer at the site and caused a fire, but was quickly contained.
Ukrainian authorities did not comment on the Russian statement, though Zelensky had vowed in his national address that Kyiv will continue its war against Moscow whose advance has recently slowed down a bit, but nonetheless continues, as per CNN.
Zelensky thanked Trump for his message and delivered his own address to Ukrainians, saying the country would still be celebrating its Independence Day a hundred years from now.
Ukraine is stronger and has self-respect. And Ukraine does not wait for gestures of goodwill, but it has its own will to put into life what is necessary for us, he said.
This is the Ukraine of today. And such a Ukraine will never again be forced in history to endure the shame that the Russians call a compromise. We need a just peace. Our future will be decided by us alone. And the world knows it. he added.
Referring to his recent meeting with Trump alongside several European leaders, he said Ukraine has not yet fully won, but it will certainly not lose. Ukraine has secured its independence. Ukraine is not a victim; it is a fighter. Ukraine does not beg; it offers. Alliance and partnership.
(UNI)
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