Biden steps aside: Kremlin reacts to U.S. election shift

Dmitry Peskov commented on Joe Biden's decision not to run in the presidential election. The Kremlin spokesperson emphasized that the elections in the U.S., unlike achieving the goals of the "special operation" in Ukraine, are not a priority for Russia.

Peskov stressed that four months remain until the American leadership election. "This is a long period during which much can change. We must be cautious and watch what happens next," he added.

Peskov also reminded that the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, called Biden more predictable and therefore a preferred candidate for the President of the U.S. "He is a more experienced, predictable person, an old-school politician. But we will cooperate with any U.S. leader who enjoys the trust of the American people," declared Putin.

Joe Biden announced that he is stepping down from seeking re-election. "I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term," declared the U.S. President.

The U.S. President announced his decision in a statement published Sunday evening Eastern Time on the X portal.

"It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term," Joe Biden declared on the X portal.

For several days, the media has reported that Joe Biden will step down from seeking re-election this weekend. According to the American portal Axios, this was supposedly due to the enormous pressure that became unbearable.

Biden wants his current deputy, Kamala Harris, to become the new Democratic candidate.