“Kiev stands strong, proud, standing tall and, most importantly, free,” Biden added, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin thought he was “tough” but ran up against the “iron will” of the United States.
Biden, who paid a surprise visit to kyiv on Monday, also denied that Western powers plan to attack Russia.
“The West is not conspiring to attack Russia, as it has said today [martes] putin. Millions of Russian citizens who just want to live in peace with their neighbors are not the enemy,” he said.
Putin accused Western countries of “stirring up” the conflict in Ukraine and announced the suspension of the country’s participation in the New START nuclear disarmament treaty, which it signed with the United States.
However, a few hours later, the Russian Foreign Ministry assured that the country would continue to abide by the limits it imposes on the treaty until it expires in 2026.
Russia demands US withdraw NATO “soldiers and equipment” from Ukraine
Russian diplomacy summoned the US ambassador to Moscow on Tuesday to deliver a note demanding the US withdraw NATO “soldiers and equipment” from Ukraine.
“It has been noted in particular that, in order to de-escalate the situation, Washington must take steps towards the withdrawal of US and NATO soldiers and equipment, and cease its anti-Russian activities,” the Foreign Ministry stressed. Russia in a statement.
Source: Ambito
