As his presidency winds down, Biden urges continued support for Ukraine and sustainable development at the G20 meeting in Brazil.
President Joe Biden joined world leaders in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for his final G20 summit, delivering a farewell address while emphasizing urgent global priorities.
Highlighting U.S. support for Ukraine, Biden called on nations to stand firm in defending Ukrainian sovereignty.
He also authorized a pivotal shift in U.S. policy, allowing Ukraine to use American long-range missiles to strike within Russia—a controversial move as his tenure ends.
Beyond foreign policy, Biden announced a $4 billion U.S. pledge to the World Bank’s International Development Association, aiming to uplift the world’s poorest nations over the next three years.
Reflecting on his presidency, Biden encouraged G20 leaders to champion sustainable development, declaring the group has the ability to “usher in a new era” of global progress.
With just over two months before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, Biden’s remarks underscore his commitment to addressing geopolitical and developmental challenges during his final days in office.
