Biden says G7 support for Ukraine ‘will last far into the future’
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the joint declaration of support for Ukraine issued by the G7 countries will “make it clear” that support for Kyiv from the world’s largest democracies “will last long into the future”.
Speaking at the Nato summit in Vilnius following the inaugural meeting of the Nato-Ukraine council, Mr Biden said western nations are making long-term commitments to Ukrainian security assistance while Ukraine continues a process that will lead to full membership in the soon-to-be 31-member bloc.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the outcome of the Nato summit is a “meaningful success for Ukraine,” adding that he is bringing home new security opportunities.
Following the summit, Mr Biden delivered a fiery landmark speech at Vilnius University, telling the crowd of 10,000 that the US and its allies will not waver in support of Ukraine while praising Lithuania and the other Baltic states for their own historical struggles for freedom.
“The defence of freedom is not the work of a day or a year. It’s the calling of our lifetime. Of all time. We are steeled for the struggle ahead. Our unity will not falter I promise you.”
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President Joe Biden hailed that inflation ticked up only 0.2 per cent in June and had its lowest 12-month increase in more than a year on Wednesday.
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers showed that inflation rose 0.2 per cent last month after it had only ticked up 0.1 per cent in May, in a sign that inflation is easing up. Meanwhile, the all-items index rose 3 per cent for the past twelve months ending in June, its lowest 12-month increase since March of 2021.
“Good jobs and lower costs: That’s Bidenomics in action,” Mr Biden said in a statement.
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Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House on July 27 to reaffirm the strong relationship between the United States and Italy. They will discuss our common strategic interests, including our shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression, developments in North Africa, and closer transatlantic coordination regarding the People’s Republic of China. They will also discuss Italy’s upcoming presidency of the G7 in 2024.
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed the “unbroken” people of Ukraine and the “incredible dignity” with which they’ve acted to repel Russia’s invading forces as he pledged on behalf of the Western world to maintain support for Kyiv’s defence for as long as necessary.
Mr Biden delivered his remarks to a boisterous crowd who’d gathered hours ahead of time to hear him speak in the Great Court at Vilnius University, following the conclusion of this year’s Nato leaders’ summit, at which leaders of the 31-member defence alliance agreed to expedite Ukraine’s bid for membership in the bloc once the war with Russia has been brought to a close.
Andrew Feinberg watched the president’s remarks.
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Joe Biden met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Vilnius on July 12, 2023. President Biden emphasized the enduring U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s war of aggression and U.S. support for Ukraine as it pursues integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. The leaders welcomed the launch of the Declaration of Support for Ukraine by G7 Leaders and President Zelenskyy immediately prior to their meeting, and discussed US readiness to begin negotiations with Ukraine on bilateral security commitments to ensure a sustainable force capable of defending Ukraine now and in the future. The leaders also discussed Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive and continued U.S. assistance to support this effort.
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