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Dr. Jill Bidenis showing her support for Ukraine.
On Monday, the first lady, 70, wore a face mask embroidered with a sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, during a White House event celebratingBlack History Month.
White House officials said the first lady wore the mask to show support for the Ukrainian people amidRussia’s ongoing invasion.
During the East Room event, a reporter asked PresidentJoe Bidenif Americans should be concerned about nuclear war amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
“No,” the president, 79, said.
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Various countries have also pledged aid or military support to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for peace talks and urged his country to resist.
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Putin insists Ukraine has historic ties to Russia and he is acting in the interest of so-called “peacekeeping.”
President Biden said in a White House speech last Thursday that he was imposing even stricter economic punishments on Russia and would be deploying troops in support of NATO countries, but not in Ukraine. He said the U.S. would support Ukraine in other ways.
Three days after Russia attacked, the first lady sent a message of solidarity and support to the people of Ukraine, American military personnel, and their families.
“Joe and I continue to pray for the brave and proud people of Ukraine. Our hearts are with our troops and our military families, including those who are stationed throughout Europe demonstrating solidarity with our Allies,” shetweeted. “We are profoundly grateful for your service.”
source: people.com
