The United States, known as the protector of the free world, has shown its firm determination not to tolerate Russia's invasion of Ukraine nor the destruction of the international order. Japan, Europe and other democratic countries must strengthen their solidarity with the United States.
U.S. President Joe Biden has delivered his State of the Union address. It is usually an opportunity for U.S. presidents to explain to the American public their past policy achievements and their policy direction for the year. In the wake of the Ukrainian crisis, however, it was the scene for Biden to present the U.S. position on the issue to the world.
In the address, Biden praised the courage of "the Ukrainians in their fight for freedom" and emphasized the U.S. stance to provide support to them. He also reiterated his intention to impose sanctions on Russia and make Russian President Vladimir Putin pay a severe price.
