Trump, in his speech before the U.S. Congress, stated that he received a letter from Zelenskyy regarding Ukraine’s readiness to sit at the negotiating table for peace.
The U.S. President declared that “it is time to stop this endless war.”
“If you want to stop the war, you need to negotiate with both sides,” he added.
Donald Trump quoted Zelenskyy that no one wants peace more than Ukraine.
More points from the US President’s speech:
- Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement on mineral resources and wants to sit down at the negotiating table as soon as possible.
- Europe has spent more money on Russian oil and gas than on Ukraine’s defense.
- We may have spent $350 billion on Ukraine’s defense, while Europe has spent $100 billion. But we are separated by an ocean, and they don’t have one.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that the war bill is $320 billion. 120 – Ukraine, 100 – Europe and other partners, 100 – the USA. Not 500, not 300, and not 700.
- Trump also once again criticized Joe Biden’s policies, promised to regain control over prices in the country, and noted the achievements of Elon Musk and DOGE.
- During the speech, the US President again spoke about the state’s immigration policy and called for strengthening law and order.
- “I have announced a freeze on all international aid,” Trump said.
In addition, Trump announced the end of US work in the WHO. - Trump announced plans to build a gas pipeline in Alaska and mine rare earth metals in the US.
- We will defeat inflation, reduce mortgage rates, reduce car payments and food prices, protect our retirees and put more money in the pockets of American families.
- Trump spoke about his intention to increase tariffs on imported goods.
- He also announced that China, India and the European Union should be prepared for retaliatory tariffs from the US, which will come into force on April 2.
- Trump promised to sign an executive order on the death penalty for those guilty of killing police officers.
- Trump said that he is “tirelessly” working to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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