WASHINGTON Feb 8 Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has become «a test for the ages,» US President Joe Biden said in his annual State of the Union address. promised to continue to provide assistance to Kyiv.
"America is united in our support for your country. We will be with you as long as you need,” he added, addressing the Ambassador of Ukraine Oksana Markarova, who was at the announcement of the message as an honored guest.
Russia has been conducting a military special operation in Ukraine since February 24. Vladimir Putin called its task «the protection of people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to the President, the ultimate goal of Operation 11 is the liberation of Donbass and the creation of conditions that guarantee the security of Russia itself.