Joe Biden also said Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power”, appealing to the Russian people against the killing of innocent civilians, and telling Ukraine that the US stands with them.
He told a cheering crowd: “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power. God bless you all, and may God defend our freedom and may God protect our troops.”
And quoting Pope John Paul II, he said: “Never, ever give up hope, never doubt, never tire, never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”
President Biden also sent a direct message to the people of Russia to say they are not the “enemy”.
The president sees this clearly. There is no going back, there will be no rapprochement with Russia until the "butcher" is gone.
