The President of the United States Joe Biden, joked about the possibility of the Russian invasion of Ukraine expanding to directly involve the US military on Wednesday, telling union workers: “If I have to go to war, I will go with you.”
Biden made this statement while addressing unionized workers at North American Construction Unions’ legislative conference. The speech began with an extensive section about the new sanctions on Russia.
“This fight is far from over”Biden warned. “Here is the point: Although this war could last a while, the United States will remain committed to supporting Ukraine and its people in their struggle for freedom. “And by the way, if I have to go to war, I’ll go with you. I’m serious,” he added.
Biden’s statement follows months of statements by other administration officials that the United States won’t send troops to Ukraine. The US military has restricted its deployments to NATO countries nearby and has warned the Russian president. Vladimir PutinAn invasion of one of these countries would result in a direct conflict with the United States.
“I want to be clear: We will defend every inch of NATO territory with the full might of a united, galvanized NATO,” Biden tweeted in March. “But, we will not wage war on Russia in Ukraine.” “A direct confrontation between NATO and Russia is World War III. And something we should strive to avoid,” she added.