Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'

President Biden met with countries on NATO's eastern flank today before wrapping up his trip to the Ukraine and Poland. The visit comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine is about to enter a second year if you can believe that. Skyler Henry has the latest from the White House. Heading into a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland Wednesday, President Biden made his first comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to suspend participation in the New START nuclear arms control treaty. Mr. President, any reactions to Putin taking to pulling out a new start? I don't have time. You don't have time? No.

No, I have time. A big mistake. The President, who had a trace of Ash on his forehead for Ash Wednesday, was there to meet with the leaders of the Eastern European NATO countries known as the Bukar S9. As the countries on NATO's eastern flank, they are most vulnerable to a potential attack by Russia. You know better than anyone what's at stake in this conflict, not just for Ukraine, but for the freedom of democracies throughout Europe and around the world. During the meeting, the President once again reaffirmed the United States' commitment to its allies, calling it a sacred oath and vowing to defend every inch of NATO. NATO Secretary General warned that Russia is preparing for more war, not peace.

We cannot allow Russia to continue to chip away at European security. Wednesday's meeting comes at the end of President Biden's trip that began with an unannounced visit to Kyiv Monday meant to bolster support for Ukraine as the war with Russia enters its second year. Skyler, CBS News, The White House.

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