President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered the State of the Union address. He stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine was ordered and unprovoked. Here’s are the key points from the address.
Key points from Biden’s State of the Union address
In his first State Union Address on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden led a standing ovation with US lawmakers in support of Ukrainians who are facing a Russian Siege. He also called out the Russian dictator and stated that the world is isolating Russia. “Let each of us if you’re able to stand, stand and send an unmistakable signal to Ukraine and the world,” stated Biden. His move is following several European nations including France, the UK, Spain, Italy, and Canada. Several nations have now closed their airspace for Russian flights after the country started launching ‘specialized military operations’.
Biden also stated that while Putin might gain on the battlefield, he will end up paying a high price in the long run. The US is also working on seizing luxury yachts and apartments belonging to Russian oligarchs. The Department of Justice is creating a task force for going after the crimes by the Oligarchs. “We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, and your private jets. We are coming for your ill-begotten gains,” said Biden.
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Moreover, the war President Vladimir Putin is waging rejects efforts by the West and NATO. Additionally, the Russian Ruble plunged by 30 percent in value. The Russian stock market lost about 40 percent of its values as trading comes to a halt. The Russian economy is reeling as companies are banned from investing in the international markets.
In the State of the Union Address, Biden revealed that American forces are not going to Ukraine to fight the Russian military. However, the American military is mobilizing on grounds in addition to air and naval forces for protecting NATO nations. “The United States and our Allies will defend every inch of NATO countries with the full force of our collective power. We will remain clear-eyed,” added President Biden. “Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks but he’ll never gain the hearts and souls of the Ukrainian people. He will never weaken the resolve of the free world,” declared Biden.
