US President Biden spoke at the White House on April 28 about the Russian-Ukrainian war and the support that the States provide to Ukraine.
TSN.ua collected the main statements on Biden’s speech.
Russia is the aggressor
US President Joe Biden said that Russia is the aggressor and the world must do everything possible to hold her accountable. He noted that the civilized world cannot watch how Russia destroys Ukraine.
Help to Ukraine
The Biden administration sends a $33 billion additional funding request to Congress to support Ukraine. According to him, this assistance should be approved as soon as possible.
Why Americans Should Help Ukrainians
The US President acknowledged that aid to Ukraine is “not cheap” for Americans.
“The struggle in Ukraine is a struggle for freedom, and it is not cheap, but it will be more expensive if Russian aggression spreads around the world. We need this bill (on allocation of $ 33 billion to Ukraine. – Ed.) To support Ukraine in its struggle for freedom” , Biden said.
The choice is between supporting the Ukrainians as they defend their country, or supporting the Russians as they “continue their atrocities,” he added.
“Our NATO allies, our EU partners, they also pay their fair share of the costs, but we also have to do our part,” Biden said. According to him, the assistance will be directed to weapons, funding, ammunition and other economic support.
What weapons will Ukraine get
Biden said that the United States has transferred missile and anti-ship weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine . At the same time, the partners handed over artillery, tanks and other weapons.
The US President stressed that Ukraine needs to provide the latest weapons.
NATO is not at war with Russia
Joe Biden said that the words of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the alleged direct participation of NATO in the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine are evidence of the desperation of the aggressor state. The head of the White House stressed that Ukraine is only being helped so that it can defend itself.
Sanctions against Russian oligarchs
US President Joe Biden said that new sanctions would be introduced against Russian oligarchs.
The head of the White House emphasized that the property of the Russian kleptocracy should be confiscated, and the oligarchs themselves should be held accountable.
Russian gas blackmail
The US President assured that he would not allow Russia to blackmail other countries with gas.
He noted that negotiations are now underway with other countries to replace Russian oil and gas.
nuclear threat
US President Joe Biden said Russia’s comments about the possibility of nuclear war are “irresponsible”.
“No one should give empty comments on the use of nuclear weapons or the possibility of their use,” the head of the White House said, commenting on the scandalous statement by Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov that “the threat of nuclear war is real.”
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