Biden calls for global unity in backing Ukraine at U.N.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
4:35 PM – Tuesday, September 19, 2023
President Joe Biden took the stage at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Tuesday to condemn “Russian aggression” and stress the importance of global unity in defending Ukraine.
Biden called for increased international support for Ukraine and urged Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in aid to Kyiv as it continues to face the ongoing war with Russia.
The President emphasized that if Ukraine is allowed to be divided, it could pose a threat to the security of the United States and other nations.
“Russia believes that the world will grow weary and allow it to brutalize Ukraine without consequence,” Biden declared.
“But I ask you this: If we abandon the core principles of the U.N. Charter to appease an aggressor, can any member state feel confident that they are protected? We must stand up to this naked aggression today to deter other would-be aggressors tomorrow,” he continued.
A Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted in June revealed that a significant number of Americans who support providing additional weapons to Ukraine believe it demonstrates a commitment to protecting American interests and allies, particularly in the face of U.S. rivals like China.
“That is why the United States, together with our allies and partners around the world, will continue to stand with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and freedom,” Biden said.
However, the majority of House Republicans have opposed the U.S.’s consistent assistance to Kyiv in its efforts to repel the ongoing Russian invasion, which shows no signs of ending soon.
In his speech, President Biden also emphasized the need to mitigate risks in dealing with China and suggested that the U.N. should collaborate with China on issues such as climate change.
While discussing the impact of climate change, Biden mentioned the extreme heat waves and wildfires affecting North America.
Despite acknowledging the importance of addressing climate issues, Biden will not be attending the special climate summit hosted by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday.
The summit aims to encourage nations to present new ideas and strategies for reducing emissions and combating climate change. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, will represent the United States instead of Biden.
White House officials have downplayed Biden’s absence at the summit.
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How does President Biden propose to increase international support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia?
President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Tuesday, focusing on condemning “Russian aggression” and emphasizing the importance of global unity in defending Ukraine. The President called for increased international support for Ukraine and urged Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in aid to Kyiv as it continues to face the ongoing war with Russia. He stressed that allowing Ukraine to be divided could pose a threat to the security not only of the United States but also other nations.
Biden declared, “Russia believes that the world will grow weary and allow it to brutalize Ukraine without consequence.” He further questioned whether any member state could feel confident that they are protected if the core principles of the U.N. Charter were abandoned to appease an aggressor. He called for standing up to Russia’s aggression today in order to deter other potential aggressors tomorrow.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted in June revealed that a significant number of Americans supporting the provision of additional weapons to Ukraine believe it demonstrates a commitment to protecting American interests and allies, particularly in the face of U.S. rivals like China. Biden reiterated the United States’ commitment to standing with Ukraine in defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and freedom.
However, it is worth noting that a majority of House Republicans have opposed consistent U.S. assistance to Kyiv in its efforts to repel the ongoing Russian invasion, which shows no signs of ending soon. This divergence in opinion highlights the complexities of addressing foreign policy issues in a deeply divided political landscape.
In his speech, President Biden also emphasized the need to mitigate risks in dealing with China and suggested that the U.N. should collaborate with China on issues such as climate change. He mentioned the impact of extreme heat waves and wildfires affecting North America while discussing the urgency of addressing climate issues. However, it is noteworthy that Biden will not be attending the special climate summit hosted by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, will represent the United States instead. The White House officials have downplayed Biden’s absence at the summit.
Overall, President Biden’s address at the UN General Assembly highlighted the pressing need for global unity in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression. He called for increased support for Ukraine and warned against appeasing aggressors. While his emphasis on the importance of addressing climate change is noteworthy, his absence at the upcoming climate summit raises questions about the United States’ commitment to combating this global crisis. The international community is eagerly watching how these issues will unfold and impact global relationships and security.
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