U.S. Biden angrily condemned Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, which began on the night of December 29 and lasted all day. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, preliminary statistics show that about 30 people have died and more than 160 have been injured.
Tonight is a stark reminder to the world that nearly two years after this devastating war, Putin's goals remain unchanged. He is trying to destroy Ukraine and subjugate its people. We must stop him," Biden said, and his speech was delivered by the White House.
He noted that the air defense systems of the United States and other allies deployed in Ukraine play an important role, but not enough. More urgently, the United States will not be able to provide Kyiv with ** self-defense next year without congressional approval. Biden stressed that history will condemn those who do not stand up for freedom, and Congress must act now.
Biden noted that the stakes in this struggle extend far beyond Ukraine and affect NATO's military-political bloc, Europe's security, and the future of transatlantic relations. "We cannot disappoint our allies and partners, we cannot disappoint Ukraine. History will severely punish those who fail to respond to the call for freedom," * concluded.