President Joe Biden announced a $500 billion military aid package for Ukraine during his unprecedented stop in Kyiv, but it did not include new weapons systems.
Biden reiterated the United States' long-term commitment to Ukraine in a speech Tuesday in Warsaw, framing the war as part of a broader 21st century power struggle between an autocratic regime and Western democracies.will not be divided, and we will not tire," Biden said in a speech at the Royal Castle Gardens."Democracies of the world will stand guard over freedom today, tomorrow, and forever," he added."That's what's at stake here: freedom.
When Russia launched the invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, most military analysts predicted a brief war ending with Ukraine's collapse at the hands of a much larger, more powerful enemy force. Still, as the war enters its second year, Ukraine is in a precarious position, putting Biden in a difficult place as he seeks to keep the West united against Moscow in a conflict that could drag on for years.
In a speech Monday, Putin pulled Russia out of its lasting remaining nuclear arms treaty with the U.S. in a move that drew heavy criticism from Western leaders. The U.S. and some European allies have pledged to send tanks to Ukraine. But the West has balked at supplying air power out of concern that the move would drastically escalate tensions with Moscow.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden speaks in Poland after surprise trip to Ukraine: 'Kyiv stands strong''Would we stand up for the sovereignty of nations?' Pres. Biden hails support for Ukraine: 'We know the answers: yes we would stand up for sovereignty and we did... and we would stand up for democracy, and we did.'
Read more »
Biden delivers message in Poland on eve of Russia-Ukraine war anniversary: 'Kyiv stands strong'LIVE 'Would we stand up for the sovereignty of nations?' President Biden hails support for Ukraine: 'We know the answers: yes we would stand up for sovereignty and we did... and we would stand up for democracy, and we did.'
Read more »
Ukraine war live updates: Biden says 'Kyiv stands strong;' Putin suspends nuclear arms treaty with U.S.Putin provided an assessment of Moscow's so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine when he delivers his state of the nation address Tuesday.
Read more »
Biden marks 1 year of war in Ukraine with major speech in Poland: 'Kyiv stands strong''Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia \u2014 never,' the president told a crowd of 30,000 in Warsaw.
Read more »
'Kyiv stands tall': Biden vows to remain steadfast against Putin in Ukraine'Kyiv stands proud. It stands tall, and, most importantly, it stands free,' President Biden said in Warsaw. Biden named Putin throughout his remarks and contrasted his miscalculations in the lead-up to the war with the 'courage' of Zelensky.
Read more »
Ukraine ambassador praises Biden's trip to Kyiv on anniversary of warAs the world is set to mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leaders all over the world have been reiterating their support for the Ukrainian people.
Read more »