Via Teleconference 1:06 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, or good afternoon — wherever in the country you are. Thank you for joining today’s White House regional press call on the urgent need for Congress to pass the National Security Supplemental. Today you will be hearing from Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden. Following remarks,…
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Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Announcing Support for Ukrainian Children’s Education Following Russian Attacks
Russia is waging a war not just against the Ukrainian military, but also against the Ukrainian people. On May 23, 2024, a Russian strike destroyed the Faktur-Druk printing house in Kharkiv, one of the largest printing houses in Europe. This is part of Russia’s ongoing destruction of printing houses in Kharkiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Kharkiv’s printing…
Remarks by President Biden Urging Congress to Pass His National Security Supplemental Request, Including Funding to Support Ukraine
Roosevelt Room 12:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. I’d like to speak to you today about an urgent responsibility that Congress has to uphold the national security needs of the United States and, quite frankly, of our partners as well. This cannot wait. Congress needs to pass supplemental funding for Ukraine before they…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby En Route Avoca, PA
12:55 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I just have one thing at the top, and then I’ll turn it over to the Admiral. Starting today, the President will kick off his three-day swing through Pennsylvania. As you know, we’re on our way to his hometown of Scranton, where he will deliver remarks at a campaign event. I’ll refer…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to underscore ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense as Russia continues its assaults on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. President Biden highlighted how the U.S. is prioritizing efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense through our security assistance, including the December 9 announcement of $275…
Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting | Vilnius, Lithuania
Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress CentreVilnius, Lithuania 5:01 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome. And I hope you all got a sense today from all my colleagues that — how — how much that you have — how much support you have. It’s real. And I hope we finally have put to bed the notion…
Background Press Call Previewing the President’s Second Day at the G7
Via Teleconference 10:02 A.M. CEST MODERATOR: Good morning, and thanks for joining us on today’s background call to preview the second day of the G7. Our senior administration official on today’s call is [senior administration official] here at the NSC. He has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get through some…
Remarks by President Biden and President Macron of France in Joint Press Statements | Paris, France
Élysée PalaceParis, France 4:08 P.M. CEST PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s beautiful. PRESIDENT MACRON: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, dear Joe, ladies and gentlemen, ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen. Mr. President, you are honoring us with a state visit to France after — your presence and that of your wife, Dr. Jill Biden, after the 80th anniversary of D-Day…
Readout of Inaugural Meeting of Ukraine Donor Coordination Platform Steering Committee
Today, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Mike Pyle co-chaired the inaugural meeting of the Ukraine Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform’s Steering Committee, delivering on G7 Leaders’ December 2022 commitment and exemplifying the Biden-Harris Administration’s unwavering support for Ukraine. Representatives from G7 countries, the Government of Ukraine, and the international financial institutions discussed how to…
Readout of National Security Advisor Sullivan’s Meeting with Quad and Ukrainian Counterparts
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met on November 13 with French Diplomatic Counselor to the President Emmanuel Bonne, German Chancellery Foreign and Security Policy Advisor Jens Ploetner, British National Security Advisor Tim Barrow, and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak. Mr. Yermak provided an update on Ukraine’s counteroffensive. The partners…
