- Vladimir Putin: Delivered a two-hour speech to a room of elite Russians, warning of betrayal of Russia and no sympathy for those who have lost money due to Western sanctions.
- Joe Biden: Spoke outdoors in Warsaw to a crowd of Poles and expat Americans, using broad, universal, and inclusive language to inspire, persuade, and explain.
- Putin: Repeated lies he has told before, warning those in the room and scaring outsiders with nuclear treaty withdrawal.
- Biden: Offered a hope of freedom and democracy, setting a high bar for himself, his administration, and the coalition of democracies.
Published February 21, 2023
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