'Your family budget, your ability to fill up your tank—none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away.'
appeared to call Russia's invasion of Ukraine a"genocide," for the first time labeling the increasingly bloody conflict as a grave crime against humanity.
"Your family budget, your ability to fill up your tank—none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away," Biden said at an event in Menlo, Iowa. While announcing steps to lower the cost of energy, President Joe Biden appeared to call Russia's invasion of Ukraine a"genocide" for the first time. Costs have soared following Russia's attack. Above, Biden speaks at POET Bioprocessing in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday.. He said he was authorizing the release of 1 million barrels per day for the next six months from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an attempt to bring down the price of gas.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden calls Russian actions in Ukraine 'genocide' for the first time to applause from ZelenskyyPresident Biden called the actions of Russian forces in Ukraine 'genocide' for the first time on Tuesday, a classification he had previously shied away from using.
Read more »
Biden says Russia is committing ‘genocide’ in UkrainePresident Joe Biden on Tuesday said the atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine amounted to 'genocide,' marking the first time he has leveled the accusation against President Vladimir Putin.
Read more »
Biden: Russia war a ‘genocide,’ trying to ‘wipe out’ UkrainePresident Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide,” accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to “wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian.'
Read more »
Biden Labels Putin's Actions in Ukraine 'Genocide'President Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine a genocide, marking the first time his administration has used the term
Read more »
Biden calls atrocities in Ukraine a 'genocide' for the first timePresident Joe Biden said Tuesday the atrocities being uncovered in Ukraine qualify as genocide, a designation he'd previously avoided but that he now believes is warranted as scenes of devastation emerge from towns once overrun by Russian troops.
Read more »
Biden: Russia’s war in Ukraine amounts to ‘genocide’President Joe Biden said it would be up to lawyers to decide if Russia’s conduct met the international standard for genocide, as Ukrainian officials have claimed, but said “it sure seems that way to me.”
Read more »