2:12 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for bearing with us as we moved it up and then running a little late. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll try to get through a few questions. Thanks. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Thanks again for your flexibility at the end of…
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Background Press Call on the Upcoming Visit of President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Via Teleconference (December 20, 2022) 6:38 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. And thank you for joining tonight’s call. This is [moderator]. To kick things off, I just wanted to go over the ground rules really quickly. The contents of this call and everything we are about to discuss is under embargo until further notice.…
Statement from President Joe Biden Ahead of Ukraine Independence Day
Tomorrow—as the people of Ukraine mark their Independence Day—let it be clear: When Russia’s senseless war began, Ukraine was a free country. Today, it is still a free country. And the war will end with Ukraine remaining a free, sovereign, and independent country. I spoke with President Zelenskyy today to reaffirm this message, and to express…
Background Press Call on the President’s Travel to Berlin, Germany
Via Teleconference 4:11 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: All right, thank you, everyone, for joining us this afternoon/early evening for our background call to preview the President’s travel to Germany tomorrow. On the line with us tonight is [senior administration official]. He has a quick topper for you all, and then we can go ahead and get…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at Summit on Peace in Ukraine Closing Plenary Session | Obbürgen, Switzerland
President Amherd, President Zelenskyy, thank you for hosting this Summit. And more than that, congratulations on a tremendous success in this Summit. You have gathered 100 countries and institutions from all parts of the world, all regions, representing people from everywhere and showing that there is broad and deep support for a just peace. More…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression. They discussed Ukraine’s ongoing counter-offensive, and President Biden reaffirmed unwavering U.S. support, including through continued security, economic, and humanitarian aid. The leaders also discussed recent events in Russia. ###
Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the NATO Public Forum
Marriott MarquisWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here with all of you. And I really want to thank Fred for that unduly generous introduction. But I especially want to thank the entire team who have made this forum possible, because this forum is a critical pillar of the summit. …
Remarks by President Biden and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Press Conference
East Room 4:44 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Please, be seated. Thank you. President Zelenskyy, I’m honored to welcome you back to the White House. We’ve spent an awful lot of time on the telephone as well as on video, but it’s good to see you in person again. And we’ve been in close and frequent…
Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Schönefeld, Germany
Berlin Brandenburg International AirportSchönefeld, Germany 5:48 P.M. CET Q Mr. President, what did you achieve today? THE PRESIDENT: We had very good meetings today with the Quad. There was an almost — there was unanimity on continuing to support what’s going on in Ukraine, helping the Ukrainians. We also talked about the Middle East. We…
Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine
I am proud to welcome President Zelenskyy back to the White House today. For nearly three years, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom from Russian aggression, and it has been a top priority of my Administration to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to prevail. In…