US to 'defend every inch' of NATO nations but no troops to Ukraine: Biden
"As I made crystal clear, the United States will defend every inch of NATO territory with a full force of American power," American President Joe Biden said in an address to the nation from the White House.
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- Published Date: 10:13 | 24 February 2022
- Modified Date: 10:17 | 24 February 2022
US President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to defend "every inch" of NATO territory after Russia sent forces into Ukraine -- but reaffirmed that no American troops would be deployed to Washington's ally.
"As I made crystal clear, the United States will defend every inch of NATO territory with a full force of American power," Biden said in an address to the nation from the White House.
The president added, however: "Our forces will not be engaged in a conflict with Russia in Ukraine."
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