Putin — like all autocrats before him — believes that might makes right.
President Abraham Lincoln voiced an opposing spirit to save our Union: “Let us have faith that right makes might.”
Today, let us have that faith again.
Watch live as I deliver remarks on the united efforts of the free world to support the people of Ukraine, hold Russia accountable for its brutal war, and defend a future that is rooted in democratic principles. https://t.co/wXoCSgjOof
I’m announcing additional sanctions on over 400 Russian elites, lawmakers, and defense companies in response to Putin’s war of choice in Ukraine.
They personally gain from the Kremlin’s policies, and they should share in the pain.
I estimated there were 150,000 Russian soldiers who invaded Ukraine. I do not know. But using this number, if 13,800 are now dead or captured, it means Russia has lost 9% of its invasion army in three weeks. Military analysts calculate an army becomes incapacitated at half losses
I estimated there were 150,000 Russian soldiers who invaded Ukraine. I do not know. But using this number, if 13,800 are now dead or captured, it means Russia has lost 9% of its invasion army in three weeks. Military analysts calculate an army becomes incapacitated at half losses
My message to the Polish people:
We have seen ordinary people doing extraordinary things to support the dignity and well-being of perfect strangers. On behalf of the United States, I want to express my thanks for what you do every day.
Tomorrow at 9 PM ET, @POTUS will speak directly to the American people about the historic progress we've made, the work that lies ahead, and his optimism for the future.
Watch the State of the Union live on @WhiteHouse and @POTUS social media or visit https://t.co/NBwmb75mb3.
This is a competent whole of government effort. And the way we are coordinating with the rest of the free world is super impressive. Perilous times, but I’m damned glad that Joe Biden has been preparing for this crisis for decades.
THREAD 1/7 Intel from a Ukrainian officer about a meeting in Putin’s lair in Urals. Oligarchs convened there so no one would flee. Putin is furious, he thought that the whole war would be easy and everything would be done in 1-4 days. @EPPGroup@general_ben@edwardlucas@politico