Victory or Survival. What's Wrong with Biden's Ukraine Plan?
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Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:01:03 +0200
What Bidens plan really wasAccording to Simon Schuster, after the Russian Federations fullscale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2024, Biden set three goals for his country.However, what is important to understand is that there was no clause about Ukraines victory among them.The journalist drew attention to the fact that the traditional formulation of the Biden team, namely to support Ukraine as long as necessary was intentionally vague, without any specifics.According to Eric Green, who worked on Bidens National Security Council, the White House deliberately avoided discussing territorial issues.
In the White Houses view, this would be beyond Ukraines ability, even with significant Western assistance.
It would not be a victory story.
The more important goal was the survival of Ukraine as a sovereign democratic state, free to seek integration with the West, Shuster emphasized.
According to him, one of Bidens goals is precisely Ukraines survival, not its victory.What else did Biden aspire toShuster also emphasized that the head of the White House tried to preserve the unity of the United States and other Western allies.Another goal is to avoid direct conflict between NATO and Russia.Despite Joe Biden achieving each of these goals, the success leaves little room for complacency.
There is too much suffering for Ukraine and too much uncertainty about what this will ultimately lead to.
The expert draws attention to the fact that only in the last months of his tenure did Joe Biden approve several decisions that became truly painful.This is not only about permission to use American missiles to strike Russian territory, but also about tough sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
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