U.S. President Joseph Biden says he will maintain a coalition of states in support of Ukraine and countering Russia, and will also strengthen NATO and alliances in the Pacific region.

The American president spoke on Wednesday evening from the Oval Office of the White House with a video message to the American people on his decision to withdraw from the U.S. election race.

Biden said the United States would continue to ensure the unity of a coalition of proud nations to prevent Russian victories in the conflict.

The U.S. president said he would continue to strengthen NATO, and would make it stronger and more united than ever before in our history.

He added that he would do the same for allies in the Pacific.