Russia Biden
Aims and Principles
Core goal: democracy, independence, sovereignty, and prosperity for Ukraine with means to deter and defend itself against further aggression.
End of war judged through diplomacy; negotiations reflect on-the-ground facts.
Principle: "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."
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Inaction or concessions without Ukraine’s consent are not acceptable; Ukraine talks stalled because Russia pursues territorial conquest, not due to Ukraine’s willingness.
Security and Military Support
Provide Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions to enable precise battlefield strikes; strengthens negotiating position.
Weaponry and capabilities include:
Continue cooperating with allies on Russian sanctions; sanctions are among the toughest on a major economy.
Reinforce NATO’s eastern flank with forces and capabilities from the United States and allies.
Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join NATO; strengthens trans-Atlantic security.
No direct U.S. military deployment to fight in Ukraine; no attacks on Russian forces; no encouragement of strikes beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Economic Aid, Sanctions, and Global Stability
Billions more in financial assistance, as authorized by Congress.
Work with allies to address the global food crisis worsened by Russia’s aggression.
Energy, Climate, and European Resilience
Help European and other partners reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Accelerate transition to a clean energy future.
Alliances, Deterrence, and NATO Expansion
Reinforce NATO’s eastern flank with U.S. and allied capabilities.
Strengthen overall U.S. and trans-Atlantic security by welcoming Finland and Sweden as partners.
Diplomacy, Sovereignty, and Territorial Concessions
The United States will not pressure Ukraine to make territorial concessions.
The approach: respect Ukraine’s sovereignty; negotiations must reflect Ukraine’s interests.
Ukraine talks with Russia are stalled because Russia seeks to take more territory, not due to Ukraine’s diplomacy.
Goal: strengthen Ukraine and support a negotiated end to the conflict.
Moral Imperative and Global Order
Unprovoked aggression, bombing of maternity hospitals and centers of culture, and mass displacement create a profound moral issue.
Standing with Ukraine protects a peaceful and stable Europe and upholds the rules-based international order.
Inaction or a weak response would embolden others to threaten freedoms and undermine global norms.
Nuclear Weapons and Deterrence
No current indication that Russia intends to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine; however, nuclear saber-rattling is dangerous and irresponsible.
Any use of nuclear weapons would be completely unacceptable and would entail severe consequences.
Unity, Resolve, and Forward Path
Americans will stay the course with the Ukrainian people; freedom requires commitment.
Putin miscalculated the unity and strength of the international response; the U.S. will not waver.
The United States will continue to support Ukraine until a negotiated settlement is reached that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.
Summary
The core goal is to support Ukraine's democracy, independence, sovereignty, and prosperity, enabling it to deter and defend against aggression. The end of the war will be achieved through diplomacy, with negotiations reflecting on-the-ground facts and adhering to the principle of "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine." The U.S. provides advanced rocket systems, munitions, and other weaponry to strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position and defensive capabilities. Economic aid, sanctions against Russia, and efforts to address the global food crisis are also key components. The U.S. is reinforcing NATO's eastern flank and supports Finland's and Sweden's applications to join NATO, while explicitly stating no direct U.S. military deployment to fight in Ukraine. The U.S. will not pressure Ukraine into territorial concessions and views Russia's unprovoked aggression as a profound moral issue that threatens global order. While there's no indication of Russia using nuclear weapons, such an act would be met with severe consequences. The U.S. commitment to Ukraine is firm