Does Biden's refusal to participate in the 2024 elections mean the end of support for Ukraine?
Joe Biden's refusal to participate in presidential race allows him to focus on foreign policy, in particular, ending the confrontation between Israel and Hamas, as well as ensuring support for Ukraine in the fight against the Russian Federation.
The Financial Times writes about this.
Biden now has the opportunity to leave a significant legacy, particularly on international policy, writes the Financial Times.
The “first test” of Biden’s new life will take place this week—the current leader of the United States will meet in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” media reports.
Will Biden be engaged in the next 6 months
As the publication writes, citing the words of Dennis Ross, a research fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, one of the most important tasks for Biden is ending the war in Gaza.
On the eve of his visit, Netanyahu announced that on July 24 he would give a more conciliatory speech to Congress than in 2015. Then he criticized the administration of the 44th US President Barack Obama for its desire to conclude a nuclear agreement with Iran.
The Prime Minister wants to win the American public's support for Israel's military action, a goal made even more difficult by the political turmoil in the United States over the past two weeks.
What will happen with the support of Ukraine
One of the most important priorities for Biden will be to ensure the maximum possible support for Ukraine if Donald Trump wins in November 2024, the publication writes. The ex-president mentioned that he might reconsider military assistance to Ukraine if it does not enter into negotiations with Russia.
Officials and analysts say the current administration is unlikely to be able to push through another aid package for Kyiv before the end of Biden's term. Earlier this year, Congress passed a $61 billion aid package that runs through early 2025. But the president can ensure the completion of bilateral agreements with Ukraine and advance any assistance that is available to Kyiv before his term expires.
“It is possible to speed up some deliveries, but if Trump wins the election, he will be able to control the flow of military aid,” said Richard Fontaine, executive director of the Center for a New American Security think tank in Washington. < /p>
Meanwhile, former senior Pentagon official involved in Europe and NATO, Jim Townsend, is confident that Biden could help strengthen his reputation by visiting Kyiv when American F-16s arrive in the country, for example.
Recall that Joe Biden may make important decisions for Ukraine before the end of his term. TSN.ua has already reported what exactly we are talking about.
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