U.S. President Joe Biden affirmed today, Tuesday, that NATO is at its strongest state, stating, "We will work to add new members to the alliance." During a discussion with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw, he emphasized that the U.S. needs Poland just as Poland needs America, reiterating the commitment to ensure European security. He also noted that Kyiv remains resilient, indicating that Russia's war in Ukraine is the most barbaric. Biden stated that Ukrainian forces have managed to burn Russian tanks, underscoring that Putin's bets on our silence regarding the invasion of Ukraine have failed.
For his part, President Duda confirmed that the free world will not leave Ukraine alone, pointing out the significant implications of President Biden's visit to Ukraine. He added that Poland is safe due to the presence of U.S. troops, noting that there is no room for normal trade relations with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine did not fall to Russia thanks to its soldiers and the ongoing support it receives, insisting on the necessity for Kyiv to win and force Russia to withdraw from its territory.
Before leaving Warsaw to head to Washington, Biden will meet with the nine leaders of Bucharest, who are eastern allies in NATO, to reaffirm his steadfast support for their security. The U.S. president will also speak by phone with leaders from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, according to the White House. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is also expected in Washington on March 3.
In contrast, the Kremlin announced that it is "closely monitoring" the U.S. president's visit to Ukraine and Poland, asserting that it "does not affect" Russian policy. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the Russian public channel "Perviy Kanal," "We have naturally followed (President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine on Monday) with interest, and we will closely monitor what happens in Poland."
