U.S. President Joe Biden devoted a significant portion of his annual congressional address to Ukraine and its fight against Russian aggression.
He delivered his State of the Union speech on the night of March 2.
The U.S. president acknowledged, among other things, that the Russian dictator's war against Ukraine could be protracted, one the United States would support.
"We are hurting Russia and supporting the people of Ukraine. Putin is now more isolated from the world than ever before. We assess the situation soberly. The Ukrainians are reflecting with pure courage. But the next few days, weeks, months will be difficult for them," the president remarked.
Joe Biden stressed several times that he admired the courage and bravery of Ukrainian defenders and ordinary citizens in stopping an army that is much stronger.
"Putin thought he could enter Ukraine and change the world. But he met a wall of power he never imagined. He met the Ukrainian people. From President Zelensky to every Ukrainian, their fearlessness, courage and determination now inspire the world. Everyone from students to retired teachers have become warriors defending their homeland."
Biden did not predict the results of a war that has already spilled over into "violence and chaos." "But while Putin may succeed on the battlefield, he will pay a high price in the long run," he said.
"This is a real test. It will take time... But while Putin may cordon off Kiev with tanks, he will never get the heart and soul of the Ukrainian people," the U.S. president added.
