President Donald Trump received an apology from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a letter following their contentious encounter at the White House two weeks ago, a gesture the White House reportedly demanded to mend relations between the countries.

During his speech in front of a joint session of Congress on March 4, Trump revealed he received “an important letter” from Zelenskyy that Ukraine was ready to negotiate a peace deal with Russia “as soon as possible” and that Ukraine values “how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence.” 

Trump also said the letter stated Ukraine is ready to sign a deal allowing the U.S. access to the country’s vast mineral resources that also would provide security against future Russian aggression.

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