Ukraine must win this war and they are motivated for their existence.

War criminal Putin is oppressing to people of Russia and conducting mass murder in Ukraine and illegally occupying additionally parts of Moldova and Georgia.

You know, right now, the United States is involved in a number of different global conflicts, from aiding Ukraine as it defends its own territorial integrity against Russia, helping Taiwan as it prepares for the threat of a Chinese invasion, and, of course, working in the Middle East to assist Israel in defending itself against terrorism and the allies of Hamas in the region who are targeting Israel, which includes Iran.

Supporting Ukraine is 3.5 percent of our budget.

I was very straightforward. There was no minced words. It was polite, but I made it very clear. If in fact, he invades Ukraine, there`ll be severe consequences, like not he`s ever seen, or ever happened seen in terms of being imposed.

The actions and policies of persons that undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

We are committed to supporting a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

We need to be standing with our European partners to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Ukraine's continuing courageous leadership on nuclear security is commendable.

Shipments like these recently completed from Ukraine result in permanent threat reduction because they eliminate weapons-usable nuclear material at civilian sites.

The importance of demonstrating the vitality of Ukrainian democracy cannot be overstated.

I congratulate President Yanukovych on the recent shipment of highly enriched uranium from Ukraine for secure disposal in Russia.

This peaceful expression of the political will of Ukrainian voters is another positive step in strengthening democracy in Ukraine.

The people of Ukraine and Georgia are an inspiration to the world.

Ukraine's successful transition to a democratic and market oriented country is crucial for long-term stability in Central and Eastern Europe.

We commend Ukraine for the important progress it has achieved in recent months.

I determined and reported to the Congress that Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine were in 'full compliance' with the freedom of emigration criteria.

The United States is strongly committed to a sovereign, independent, prosperous Ukraine.