{"id":6077,"date":"2022-08-24T13:04:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T18:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whia.us\/?p=6077"},"modified":"2022-08-24T13:07:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T18:07:59","slug":"6077","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whia.us\/en\/6077\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from President Biden on Ukraine Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The White House<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>August 24, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On behalf of all Americans, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. Over the past six months, Ukrainians have inspired the world with their extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom. They have stood resolute and strong in the face of Russia\u2019s full scale invasion of Ukraine. And today is not only a celebration of the past, but a resounding affirmation that Ukraine proudly remains \u2013 and will remain \u2013 a sovereign and independent nation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The United States of America is committed to supporting the people of Ukraine as they continue the fight to defend their sovereignty. As part of that commitment, I am proud to announce our biggest tranche of security assistance to date: approximately $2.98 billion of weapons and equipment to be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. This will allow Ukraine to acquire air defense systems, artillery systems and munitions, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and radars to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I know this independence day is bittersweet for many Ukrainians as thousands have been killed or wounded, millions have been displaced from their homes, and so many others have fallen victim to Russian atrocities and attacks. But six months of relentless attacks have only strengthened Ukrainians\u2019 pride in themselves, in their country, and in their thirty-one years of independence. Today and every day, we stand with the Ukrainian people to proclaim that the darkness that drives autocracy is no match for the flame of liberty that lights the souls of free people everywhere. 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