12:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (Addressing the families.) Your markers here. Hello, everyone. We got everybody? Well, good afternoon. And this is a very good afternoon — a very good afternoon. Today, we’re bringing home Paul, Evan, Alsu, and Vladimir — three American citizens and one American green-card holder. All four have been imprisoned unjustly…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Freeing Americans Detained in Russia
George Bush Intercontinental AirportHouston, Texas 3:29 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you guys out in the heat. Okay. You ready? As President Biden announced earlier today, American citizens Paul, Evan, Alsu, and green-card holder Vladimir, who were unjustly held in Russia, will soon be re- — reunited with their loved…
Statement by President Joe Biden on Securing the Release of Americans Detained in Russia
Today, three American citizens and one American green-card holder who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia are finally coming home: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. The deal that secured their freedom was a feat of diplomacy. All told, we’ve negotiated the release of 16 people from Russia—including five Germans and seven Russian…
Remarks by President Biden on the United States’ Response to Hamas’s Terrorist Attacks Against Israel and Russia’s Ongoing Brutal War Against Ukraine
8:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, my fellow Americans. We’re facing an inflection point in history — one of those moments where the decisions we make today are going to determine the future for decades to come. That’s what I’d like to talk with you about tonight. You know, earlier this morning, I returned from Israel. …
Background Press Call on Upcoming Action to Continue Holding Russia Accountable
Via Teleconference (December 21, 2023) 3:05 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you so much. And thanks, everyone, for joining the call. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it’s embargoed until 6:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, December 22nd. For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the call today…
Remarks by President Biden Ahead of the One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Brutal and Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine
The Royal Castle in WarsawWarsaw, Poland 5:39 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Poland! (Applause.) One of our great allies. President Duda, Prime Minister — Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Mayor, and to all the former ministers and presidents, as well as mayors and Polish political leaders from all across the country: Thank you for welcoming me…
Statement from President Biden on Russia’s Aerial Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Grid
Earlier today, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials report that this outrageous attack resulted in the deaths of Ukrainian civilians and targeted more than two dozen critical energy sites. I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, Russia’s continued war against Ukraine and its efforts to plunge…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia’s Aerial Assault on Ukraine
Overnight, Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since this war began. This massive bombardment used drones and missiles, including missiles with hypersonic capability, to strike cities and civilian infrastructure all across Ukraine. Strikes reportedly hit a maternity hospital, a shopping mall, and residential areas—killing innocent people and injuring dozens more. It is a…
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Overnight, Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults against Ukraine’s energy grid since the war began—depriving many people across the country of heat, water, and electricity in the still cold days of early spring. This bombardment—part of a series of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure— is a terrible reminder of Vladimir Putin’s efforts to break the spirit…
FACT SHEET: On One Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Biden Administration Announces Actions to Support Ukraine and Hold Russia Accountable
One year ago, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The United States has rallied the world in response, working with our allies and partners to provide Ukraine with critical security, economic, and humanitarian assistance and leading unprecedented efforts to impose costs on Russia for its aggression. This week, President Biden visited Kyiv,…
