![]() That’s the message I carried to Kyiv yesterday, directly to the people of Ukraine. (Applause.) For that’s what - that’s what’s at stake here: freedom. And the Ukrainian people’s love for their country will prevail.ĭemocracies of the world will stand guard over freedom today, tomorrow, and forever. President Putin’s craven lust for land and power will fail. He doubts whether NATO can remain unified.īut there should be no doubt: Our support for Ukraine will not waver, NATO will not be divided, and we will not tire. He doubts our continued support for Ukraine. One year in- one year into this war, Putin no longer doubts the strength of our coalition. But I’m proud to stand with you and the freedom-loving people of Moldova. That’s how the resolve of Moldovan people - (applause) - resolve of the people of Moldova to live in freedom gained them independence and put them on the path to EU membership. That’s how the brave leaders of the opposition and the people of Belarus continue to fight for their democracy. Through partition and oppression, when the beautiful city was destroyed after the Warsaw Uprising, during decades under the iron fist of communist rule, Poland endured because you stood together. In fact, you know - you know it better than anyone here in Poland. But the autocrats of the world have grown weaker, not stronger.īecause in the mo- moments of great upheaval and uncertainty, that knowing what you stand for is most important, and knowing who stands with you makes all the difference. The democracies of the world have grown stronger, not weaker. President Putin - President Putin is confronted with something today that he didn’t think was possible a year ago. He found himself at war with a nation led by a man whose courage would be forged in fire and steel: President Zelenskyy. ![]() He thought autocrats like himself were tough and leaders of democracies were soft.Īnd then, he met the iron will of America and the nations everywhere that refused to accept a world governed by fear and force. Instead, we’re working together to end Europe’s dependence on Russil fo- Russian fossil fuels. He thought he could weaponize energy to crack your resolve - Europe’s resolve. Instead, NATO is more united and more unified than ever - than ever before. ![]() He thought NATO would fracture and divide. Instead, he got the NATOization of Finland - and Sweden. He thought he’d get the Findalization of NATO. Instead of an easy victory he perceived and predicted, Putin left with burnt-out tanks and Russia’s forces in delay - in disarray. The Urai- the Ukrainian people are too brave.Īmerica, Europe, a coalition of nations from the Atlantic to the Pacific - we were too unified. When President Putin ordered his tanks to roll into Ukraine, he thought we would roll over. And we did.Īnd yesterday, I had the honor to stand with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv to declare that we will keep standing up for these same things no matter what. And we did.Īnd we would stand up for democracy. Yes, we would stand up for the right of people to live free from aggression. Would we stand up for the sovereignty of nations? Would we stand up for the right of people to live free from naked aggression? Would we stand up for democracy? We also faced fundamental questions about the commitment to the most basic of principles. And the world would not look the other way. Would we respond or would we look the other way? Would we be strong or would we be weak? Would be - we would - would we be - all of our allies - would be united or divided? And the questions we faced were as simple as they were profound. The whole world faced a test for the ages.Įurope was being tested. ![]() When Russia invaded, it wasn’t just Ukraine being tested. ![]() Well, I have just come from a visit to Kyiv, and I can report: Kyiv stands strong! (Applause.) Kyiv stands proud. One year ago, the world was bracing for the fall of Kyiv. And the principles that had been the cornerstone of peace, prosperity, and stability on this planet for more than 75 years were at risk of being shattered. The largest land war in Europe since World War Two had begun. You know, it was nearly one year ago - (applause) - nearly one year ago I spoke at the Royal Castle here in Warsaw, just weeks after Vladimir Putin had unleashed his murderous assault on Ukraine. Mayor, and to all the former ministers and presidents, as well as mayors and Polish political leaders from all across the country: Thank you for welcoming me back to Poland. THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Poland! (Applause.) One of our great allies.
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