The Ukraine conflict, the corona pandemic and domestic political issues: the US President will deliver his first State of the Union address on Wednesday.
Update from March 2, 2:46 a.m.: In about 15 minutes, Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address as US President. Above all, the war in Ukraine is the focus of the address to the congress.
Update from March 2, 12:55 a.m.: In his State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden will emphasize the West’s unity with Russia in the Ukraine war. Vladimir Putin thought that the West and NATO would “not respond” to an attack on Ukraine, according to Biden’s speech, excerpts of which were published in advance on Tuesday. Putin also believed that he could “split” Western states. “Putin was wrong. We are ready.”
In what is known as the “State of the Union Address” before Congress, Biden will also defend tough sanctions against Russia, according to the text of the speech. “Throughout our history, we have learned this lesson: when dictators don’t pay a price for their aggression, they wreak even more havoc. you carry on. And the costs and threats for America and the world continue to rise.” That’s why NATO was founded after the Second World War – to guarantee “peace and security in Europe”.
Joe Biden speaks before Congress – also about the Ukraine war
First report: Washington/Munich – The war in Ukraine is raging. On Tuesday, a rocket apparently struck right on the central Freedom Square in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city. A video shows the enormous explosion. Meanwhile, a mile-long Russian military convoy is on its way to Kyiv. In response to Russia’s invasion, the EU and the US passed far-reaching sanctions.
The Ukraine conflict* is also likely to be a central theme in Joe Biden’s* first State of the Union address. The US President will deliver what is known as the “State of the Union Address” to both chambers of Congress on Tuesday (9 p.m. local time; Wednesday, 3 a.m. CET).
In the midst of the Ukraine conflict: US President delivers first speech on the State of the Union
According to Joe Biden’s spokeswoman Jen Psaki, the US President wants to explain his actions against Russian President Vladimir Putin* during the speech. At the same time, the 79-year-old wants to send a message of “optimism” and express his “belief in the resilience and strength of the American people”.
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Biden is also likely to go into detail about the coronavirus pandemic and domestic issues such as his reform agenda. The President had already given a speech to MPs and Senators in April last year. In a president’s first year in office, however, such a speech is not traditionally referred to as a “State of the Union Address”. (mbr with AFP) *Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
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