Washington, March 5 -- US President Donald Trump said that he has received a letter from his Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, where he expressed Ukraine's readiness to come to a negotiating table to bring lasting peace closer. Trump said that Zelenskyy also expressed Ukraine's willingness to sign the agreement on minerals and security.

Addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday (local time), Trump said that he appreciated the letter he received from Zelenskyy. He stated that his administration had serious discussion with Russia and they have strong signals that Moscow is ready for peace.

He said, "Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The letter reads: 'Ukraine is re...