Biden's pragmatic approach: Supporting but not expecting victory
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden did not expect Ukraine to win the war against Russia, but he wanted it to be able to defend itself and maintain its independence, and this has been achieved, said the President's advisor, Eric Green, in an interview with TIME magazine.
Joe Biden, the outgoing U.S. president, did not anticipate that Ukraine would win the war against Russia. However, he wanted it to be able to defend itself and maintain independence. This was never meant to be a story with a happy ending, said the President's advisor Eric Green in an interview with "TIME".
Biden's goals for Ukraine
Green explained that the Biden administration did not consider territorial issues, acknowledging that Ukraine would not retake the lands occupied by Russia in 2014. Biden aimed to unite NATO allies and avoid confrontation with Russia. Despite achieving these goals, the success was not entirely satisfactory.
Despite U.S. support, dissatisfaction in Ukraine was growing. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for change under the future U.S. president. Ukraine has received $183 billion in aid since February 2022, but not all of Zelensky's requests were fulfilled.
Zelensky's victory plan
During his visit to the U.S., Zelensky presented a "victory plan," demanding, among other things, increased supplies of military equipment. In November, the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use American missiles for attacks deep within Russia. In January, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on Russian energy entities.
