Washington, March 5
President Donald Trump told American lawmakers in a joint sitting of Congress that he is "working tirelessly" to end the Ukraine-Russia war and that he has received strong signals that Moscow wants the same.
Trump on Tuesday read from a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he had received earlier in the day, saying he was willing to work "under" the leadership of the American President to bring peace.
Trump addressed lawmakers for almost two hours highlighting the achievements of his administration in the two months of taking office. He spoke at length on the executive actions on immigration, economy, trade, health, education and law and order.
"I am also working tirelessly to end the savage conflict in Ukraine," the US President said, adding, "Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict, with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine's defence. Meanwhile, Europe has sadly spent more money buying Russian oil and gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine -- by far! And Biden has authorised more money in this fight than Europe has spent."