US President Joe Biden has linked the national holiday of Remembrance Day, celebrated in the United States on May 30, to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Source: US President Joe Biden
“At this moment… a war of aggression is once more being waged by Russia to snuff out freedom and democracy, the very culture and identity of neighbouring Ukraine. Freedom has never been free. Democracy has always required champions. Today, in the perennial struggle for democracy and freedom, Ukraine and its people are on the front line fighting to save their nation.”
Biden’s remarks come after he attended the laying of the wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day, with Biden saying the holiday served as a reminder to honour those who have been lost by continuing to fight for freedom and democracy.
The President said that the fight in Ukraine is an example to everyone working to preserve democracy around the world, arguing that such values are even under threat in the US.
“Every generation has to defeat democracy’s mortal foes,” Biden said. “But it’s worth fighting for. If necessary, worth dying for.”
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