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With Trump reaffirming his pro-Moscow line, Biden should delay no longer and promptly hand over the reins to Harris.
Jul. 16
Biden
Despite their bitter enmity, both Biden and Trump called for calm after the most serious attack on a US president or ex-president in over four decades.
Jul. 15
War in Ukraine
Kamala Harris should seek the presidency and include the Republicans’ “Proposed Plan for Victory in Ukraine” as part of her platform.
Jul. 13
NATO
Though Ukraine’s membership was not on the agenda, NATO pledged long-term aid for Ukraine even as future US continued participation in the Alliance remains uncertain.
Jul. 12
Zelensky
Correcting himself, Biden said, “We’re gonna beat President Putin. President Zelensky.” Zelensky responded with a handshake, saying, “I am better,” Biden replied, “You are a helluva lot better.”
Jul. 12
War in Ukraine
Pentagon details latest weapons package for Kyiv; Scholz welcomes US long-range missiles in Germany; Three killed in Vovchansk bombing; Biden’s miscues continue to alarm Democrats.
Jul. 12
Zelensky
President Zelensky says that defining what constitutes victory is central to building a war-winning strategy but acknowledges that others may understand victory differently from him.
Jul. 11
War in Ukraine
Stoltenberg: Ukraine’s path to membership is “irreversible,” F-16s on the way; Biden loses campaign backers by the day; Former Commander-in-Chief reports as Ambassador to UK as EU deals with Orban.
Jul. 11
War in Ukraine
Biden announces new air defenses for Ukraine at NATO summit; Bizarrely, Russia chairs UN meeting on its own deadly Kyiv strike; Politico says Great White North is now a big white elephant within NATO.
Jul. 10
NATO
After renewed Russian missile strikes on Ukraine, the ambassador referenced Kyiv’s request for more Patriot missile systems in April and said a “very positive response” from NATO would arrive soon.
Jul. 9
War in Ukraine
Orbán sends pro-Kremlin letter to EU promising “dramatic losses on the front line”; Biden – if you “don’t think I should run, run against me”; China asks the world to start direct dialogue with Moscow
Jul. 9
NATO
Diplomats are worried less about Biden's physical condition and more about his political standing and re-election chances.
Jul. 7
US
The 81-year-old Democrat kicks off a gruelling week with two campaign rallies in the battleground state of Pennsylvania before hosting the NATO leaders' summit in Washington.
Jul. 7
War in Ukraine
US Democrats increasingly call for alternative to Biden; Ukraine hits Russian gunpowder factory; American jailed for 12 years in Russia on drug charges; At least one killed by shelling in Pokrovsk.
Jul. 5
Biden
Despite concerns raised by Biden's debate performance, where he appeared tired and lost his train of thought, his team and allies continue to defend him and his fitness for office.
Jul. 4
Biden
Bipartisan support is growing in the US Congress to remove all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons by Ukraine against Russian military targets inside Russia.
Jul. 3
Biden allows Kyiv to employ US-made weapons inside Russia; Poland first among allies to welcome the latest, “way too late” development; Biden meets with G20 to talk Ukraine, Gaza, Trump.
Nov. 18