NOW: Biden addresses world leaders at UN General Assembly
US President Joe Biden is delivering remarks before the 78th United Nations General Assembly Tuesday and is expected to make a forceful call for the intergovernmental organization to stand up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Russia believes that the world will grow weary and allow it to brutalize Ukraine without consequence. But I ask you this: If we abandon the core principles of the UN Charter to appease an aggressor, can any member state feel confident that they are protected?” the president is expected to say, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks released by the White House ahead of the speech.
Biden will push back against those who say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should give up on areas of Ukraine including Crimea and the Donbas.
“If we allow Ukraine to be carved up, is the independence of any nation secure?” he will ask.
“The answer is no. We must stand up to this naked aggression today to deter other would-be aggressors tomorrow,” Biden is expected to say, according to the prepared remarks.
Officials had said Ukraine would “feature prominently” in Biden’s remarks Tuesday, though he is also expected to address other issues including climate change and economic development
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