Biden offers 'unwavering support' for Ukraine amid Russia crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy and "lowering prices" during a speech in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building’s South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 23, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday offered the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid rising tensions with Russia.

President Biden, in a statement honoring millions of Ukrainians who died in the "Holomodor" famine of 1932-33, said the United States "reaffirms our commitment to the people of Ukraine today and our unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."

Reporting by Nandita Bose and Steve Holland Editing by Chris Reese

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