Biden: The U.S. Will Not Allow Russian Aircraft Into Its Skies

Biden’s prime-time remarks also highlighted the unity of the U.S., NATO allies, and other partners in responding to Russia’s “premeditated, unprovoked invasion”. He said that Putin underestimated the NATO alliance’s strength.

“That’s why NATO was established to ensure peace and stability in Europe following World War II. Biden stated that the United States is a member of NATO along with 29 other countries. “It matters. American diplomacy matters.”

“He [Putin] believed that the West and NATO would not respond. Biden stated that he believed he could split us at home. “Putin was wrong. We were ready.”

He thought he would be able to roll into Ukraine and all of the world would fall. Biden stated that he encountered a wall of strength that he had never seen.