A new statement came from the US President Joe Biden regarding Sweden and Finland, where Turkey is not optimistic about their NATO membership due to their support to the terrorist organization PKK. “I also welcome Finland and Sweden’s application to join NATO. This step will further enhance security throughout the United States and trans-Atlantic,” Biden said in a statement.
ADVANCED MISSILE SYSTEMS DECISION FROM BIDEN
US President Joe Biden penned an article for the New York Times titled “America’s Do’s and Don’ts in Ukraine”.
Pointing out that the Russia-Ukraine war has entered its 4th month, Biden said, “The Ukrainian people surprised Russia with their sacrifices, fortitude and successes at the front and inspired the whole world.” used the phrase.
Noting that other countries provided both military, humanitarian and financial support to Ukraine, Biden explained the US stance on this war.
“The US goal is clear: we want a democratic, independent, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine that can defend itself against future threats.” Biden, using the expression, stated that as the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelenskiy said, democracy will win at the end of this war.
Noting that the USA aims to strengthen this country’s hand at the negotiation table with the weapons it has given to Ukraine, Biden said, “For this reason, I decided to provide Ukraine with advanced missile systems and ammunition that will enable them to hit targets on the front more accurately.” used the phrase.
Emphasizing that they will continue to work with other countries to increase sanctions against Russia, Biden noted that the United States will continue to send advanced weapons such as Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, radar systems, UAVs and Mi-17 helicopters to Ukraine.
STATEMENT OF SWEDEN AND NATO
Biden stated that the USA will work with its partners to prevent the worsening of the food crisis, and on the other hand, it will try to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russia for fossil fuels.
Stating that they will continue to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank, Biden said, “I also welcome Finland and Sweden’s application to join NATO. This step will further increase the security of the entire United States and trans-Atlantic.” shared his opinion.
“WE ARE NOT FOLLOWING A WAR”
Biden made the following statements in his article:
“We are not after a war between NATO and Russia. As much as we disagree with Mr. Putin and view his actions as bullying, the United States will not try to overthrow him. Unless there is an attack against the United States or its allies, by sending American troops to Ukraine or attacking Russian forces, we are in this conflict.” “We will not take part in the (Russia-Ukraine war). We do not support or assist Ukraine to attack beyond its borders. We do not want this war to be prolonged just to make Russia suffer.”
HOLD RUSSIA RESPONSIBLE
Stating that his principle in the whole process was “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine”, Biden stated that he would in no way force Ukraine to give concessions on its territory.
Biden stated that the talks between Russia and Ukraine could not continue due to “Russia’s turning its back on democracy”, and stated that the USA will continue to support Ukraine in the negotiations.
Stating that the shooting of maternity hospitals, cultural centers and the displacement of millions of people in Ukraine is a “moral issue”, Biden reminded that he met with women and children in Poland.
Biden stated that it is the right thing to do to stand by Ukraine when he needs it, “If Russia does not pay a heavy price for what it has done, it will send the message to other aggressors that they can seize the lands of other countries. This puts other democracies struggling for existence at risk.” warned.
Pointing out that many people in the world are uneasy about the use of nuclear weapons, Biden used the following statements:
“At the moment we do not see any indication that Russia has any intention to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, but Russia’s rhetoric on this subject is dangerous and irresponsible. Let me be clear, the use of nuclear weapons of any size in this conflict or anywhere else in the world is absolutely unacceptable. And the consequences will be very severe.”
Biden stated that the US people will continue to stand by the Ukrainian people and noted that Putin did not expect such a unity and he was wrong.
Source: AA