Biden assures unyielding US support for Ukraine.
President Biden Praises Ukraine’s Resilience in the Face of Russian Aggression
“After nearly a year and a half of Russia’s forces committing terrible atrocities, including crimes against humanity, the people of Ukraine remain unbroken. Unbroken,”
President Joe Biden delivered a powerful speech at Vilnius University in Lithuania, applauding Ukraine for its unwavering strength in the face of Russia’s invasion. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s independence and freedom, despite the crimes committed against its people.
A Call for Unity and Defending Freedom
Biden highlighted that defending freedom is not a short-term endeavor but a lifelong commitment. He assured the crowd that the United States is prepared for the struggle ahead and promised unwavering unity.
“The defense of freedom is not the work of a day or a year. It’s the calling of our lifetime — of all time,” he said. “We are steeled for the struggle ahead. Our unity will not falter, I promise you.”
The president condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for his refusal to seek a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He described Putin’s actions as “craven” and reminded the audience that innocent Ukrainian women and children have suffered as a result.
“Putin still wrongly believes that he can outlast Ukraine,” he said. “He can’t believe it is their land, their country, and their future and, even after all this time, Putin still doubts our staying power. He is still making a bad bet.”
A Commitment to Ukraine’s Freedom
Biden emphasized the importance of a secure Europe and its impact on the prosperity of the United States. He assured his constituents that the commitment to Ukraine’s freedom will not weaken and that the U.S. will stand for freedom for as long as it takes.
“We will not waver. I mean that. Our commitment to Ukraine will not weaken,” the president said. “We will stand for freedom today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes.”
Biden also highlighted the choice between a world defined by coercion and exploitation or a world where the success of others is intertwined with our own. He emphasized the importance of recognizing that when others do better, we all benefit.
“We face a choice,” he added. “A choice between a world defined by coercion and exploitation, where might makes right, or a world where we recognize that our own success is bound to the success of others — when others do better, we do better as well.”
Meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky
Following his speech, President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss additional military support, Ukraine’s path to NATO membership, and interim security guarantees. Zelensky expressed gratitude for NATO’s assistance and the removal of certain conditions under Ukraine’s Membership Action Plan.
During a joint press conference, Zelensky thanked Biden for sending controversial cluster bombs to Ukraine, highlighting Russia’s use of such munitions since the occupation of Crimea in 2014 and 2015. Biden assured Zelensky that the United States is committed to supporting Ukraine and will not back down.
When asked how soon Ukraine would like to join NATO, Zelensky humorously replied, “An hour and 20 minutes,” to which Biden responded with appreciation for the insightful question.
President Biden’s visit to Lithuania and his strong words of support for Ukraine demonstrate the United States’ unwavering commitment to defending freedom and standing against Russian aggression.
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