On the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he received a congratulatory message from former US President Donald Trump. In his message, Trump emphasized Ukraine's courage and continued US support, stressing the importance of building peace. While no high-ranking US officials attended the event, leaders from European countries such as the British Prime Minister and the President of the European Council visited Kyiv to express their support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy described Trump's message as "a patriot missile launch that boosts morale" at a time when international support is crucial.