(CNN)– The President of the United States, Joe Biden, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly this Wednesday, and focused his speech on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s condemnation of the war in Ukraine.
Hours after Putin announced an immediate “partial mobilization” of civilians to step up his offensive in the war, Biden argued that the conflict “blatantly violates” the United Nations Charter and that atrocities in Ukraine “bring blood”. It should cool down.” The US president also referred to threats of nuclear weapons, which Putin indicated on Wednesday.
These are the 5 most shocking words Biden said in his speech.
1. “The invasion of Ukraine is a one-man-chosen war, to be very direct”
US President Joe Biden begins his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York by discussing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, a “one man-chosen war, to be very straight”.
“Let’s speak frankly. A permanent member of the UN Security Council attacked his neighbor, trying to wipe the sovereign state off the map,” Biden said.
2. “Like all of you, the United States wants this war to end justly.”
Biden said in his speech, “This year the world was tested. And we chose independence, sovereignty. Like all of you, the United States wants this war to end justly.”
“Russia has openly violated the basic principles of the United Nations Charter,” he said.
Biden spoke about Putin’s speech, which announced an immediate partial mobilization of Russian citizens and pointed to the nuclear threat.
“President Putin has made open nuclear threats against Europe and reckless disregard for the responsibilities of a non-proliferation regime. Now Russia is calling on more troops to join the fight, and the Kremlin is seeking to annex parts of Ukraine. To try is holding a fake referendum, an extremely significant violation of the United Nations Charter,” Biden said.
“This world should see these outrageous acts for what they are,” he said.
3. “Putin claims he had to act because Russia was threatened, but no one threatened Russia and no one but Russia demanded a ceasefire.”
Biden said Putin’s actions made anyone’s blood cold.
“This war is about ending Ukraine’s right to exist as a state, plain and simple, the right to exist as a people of Ukraine. Wherever you are, whatever you believe in is your The blood must be cooled.”
“Putin claims he had to act because Russia was threatened, but no one threatened Russia and no one other than Russia was calling for a conflict.”
4. The United States “Won’t Allow Iran To Acquire Nuclear Weapons”
Biden reiterated his position that the United States would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon because there has been no significant progress in talks to revive the nuclear deal in recent months.
Biden told the Assembly, “While the United States stands ready for a mutual withdrawal in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, if Iran meets its obligations, the United States is clear: We will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.” “
CNN reported earlier this month that efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal have failed again.
The president widely urged world leaders to re-commit to a nuclear non-proliferation regime through diplomacy, citing other nuclear threats from Russia, China and North Korea.
5. “We are not passive witnesses of history. We are the writers of history”
Biden recalled the creation of the body and called for unity.
“My fellow leaders, the challenges we face today are really great, but our potential is greater. Our commitment should be even greater,” he said.
“So let us unite once again, declaring this clear determination that the nations of the world are still united, that we uphold the values of the United Nations Charter, that we still believe that by working together We can turn the arc toward a more free and fair history for all of our children, even if none of us has fully achieved it,” he said.
“We are not passive witnesses of history. We are the writers of history. We can do this. We have to do it for ourselves and for our future, for humanity. Thank you for your patience to listen to me. I appreciate that. I do. Too much,” he closed his release.
