'Kyiv stands strong'

President Joe Biden, speaking in Warsaw, Poland, said the world refused to "look the other way" as he marked the upcoming one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Hi, it's Julius with an update on Ukraine.

During his speech Tuesday, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin thought Ukraine would "roll over" when he invaded with tanks, but "he was wrong" because of the bravery of Ukrainians and "iron will" of other nations.

"One year ago, the world was bracing for the fall of Kyiv," the president said. "Well, I just came from visiting Kyiv, and I can report, Kyiv stands strong. Kyiv stands proud. It stands tall. And most importantly, it stands free."

During his visit to Ukraine on Monday, Biden highlighted the United States' support of the country and vowed to continue to provide assistance for the war's duration.

Biden also addressed the people of Russia directly Tuesday, telling them the U.S. and allies "do not seek to control or destroy Russia" and pushing back at Putin’s claim that the West is plotting to attack Russia. He said Russian citizens are not the enemy.

“President Putin chose this war," he said. "Every day the war continues is his choice"

More on the Russia-Ukraine crisis:

• Nuclear treaty: Russia is suspending its participation in a strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty with the U.S., President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.
• China-Russia relations: NATO is increasingly concerned that China plans to provide "lethal support to Russia's war," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. 
• Biden meets Poland's president: Ahead of his remarks, Biden held a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda. Poland has welcomed 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees during the war.