Zelenskyy on Biden's speech: Together, we will not let freedom and democracy be destroyed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described US President Joe Biden's speech as highly powerful, expressed gratitude for US assistance and stated that together, these countries would not allow freedom and democracy to be destroyed.
Source: Zelenskyy on Twitter
Quote: "I thank US President Joe Biden for his powerful address. Together, we will not allow hatred destroy freedom, and we will not let terrorists destroy democracy. Ukraine is grateful for all the US support and its unfaltering belief that humanism, freedom, independence, and rules-based international order must always triumph."
Details: Zelenskyy stressed that the common goal of Ukraine and the United States is to protect a free way of life for "all of our nations". The president added that countries that oppose aggression and terrorism count on US leadership to preserve common freedom.
"The unwavering bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States is incredibly encouraging for all of our warriors and for our entire nation. America’s investment in Ukraine’s defence will ensure long-term security for all of Europe and the world," Zelenskyy summarised.
Background:
- US President Joe Biden said he would send an "urgent budget request" to Congress on 20 October to help support Israel and Ukraine.
- In a speech in the Oval Office on the evening of 19 October, Biden condemned the actions of Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that the attacks on Israel and the invasion of Ukraine share common motives.
- He called this moment in history an "inflection point" of a battle between the world's democracies and autocracies.
- On 18 October, media outlets cited sources as saying that Biden expects to secure US$60 billion for Ukraine and US$100 billion in aid for Israel.
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