Six weeks into his new term, US President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening.
Here are the key statements made by the president:
He mentioned receiving a letter from Zelensky expressing a desire to sit down for peace talks as soon as possible;
Trump stated that there are "strong signals" from the Russian side indicating readiness for peace negotiations regarding Ukraine;
Speaking about the Ukrainian conflict, he called to "stop this madness" and urged dialogue;
The US is willing to welcome Greenland into its territory if its people express such a desire; however, the US will obtain it "one way or another;"
The US has begun regaining control over the Panama Canal, with an American company signing an agreement;
Washington will increase tariffs on imported goods; China, India, and the European Union should be ready for US reciprocal tariffs, which will take effect on April 2;
Congress should allocate funding for the creation of the advanced missile defense system "Golden Dome," which will be manufactured entirely in the United States;
The condition for hiring specialists in any field should be professional skills, not race or gender;
The US will plant the American flag on Mars "and far beyond;"
Trump promised a "golden age" for America: "It will be something the world has never seen before."