US President Donald Trump congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence, saying Washington remains confident in the country’s future as a sovereign and prosperous nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, Aug. 25.Zelensky published Trump’s letter on X, saying he had received “warm and heartening congratulations” from the US president.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“On behalf of the American people, I congratulate you and the citizens of Ukraine on your Independence Day,” Trump wrote.Trump praised Ukraine’s resilience and said the United States “stands in admiration” of its people and “honors your sacrifices.”He also called for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged the two countries to work toward a lasting peace.“Let us seize this moment to end the conflict and build a durable, lasting peace that unleashes the tremendous potential of Ukraine for generations to come,” Trump wrote.Trump also highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two countries, noting that the occasion marked 35 years of diplomatic relations.Zelensky thanked Trump and the American people for their support, adding that the president’s words gave Ukrainians hope that lives could be protected from Russian attacks and that a dignified peace could be achieved.“These words, much like the sound of a Patriot PAC-3 launch, lift our spirits,” Zelensky said.