Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

September 3, 2024

Earlier today Russian missiles struck a military training facility and a hospital in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and injuring dozens more. I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms.

This assault is a tragic reminder of Putin's ongoing and outrageous attempts to break the will of a free people. But for 2Â½ years, the people of Ukraine have stood unbowed. And the United States will continue stand with them, including providing the air defense systems and capabilities they need to protect their country.

Make no mistake: Russia will not prevail in this war. The people of Ukraine will prevail.

And on this tragic day, and every day, the United States stands with them.

NOTE: The statement referred to President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia.

Categories: Statements by the President : Ukraine, Russian attack on Poltava. Names: Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Subjects: Russia : President; Russia, conflict in Ukraine; Ukraine, international military aid; Ukraine, Russian airstrikes and invasion; Ukraine, U.S. assistance.

DCPD Number: DCPD202400743.