"This is of great significance to Biden! The White House is anxiously following -" Biden | Ukraine | The White House
On June 8th, the Politburo website published an article titled "The White House anxiously follows Ukraine's counterattack" by Jonathan Lemaire and Alexander Ward. The full text is excerpted as follows:
Senior US officials are convinced that future support for the conflict in Ukraine - and President Biden's global reputation - depends on the success of Ukraine's counterattack.
If successful, the West will continue to provide military and economic assistance. If it fails or fails to meet expectations, Western support may dry up, sparking calls to accelerate the resolution of conflicts through diplomatic means, thereby undermining the iconic international achievement of the White House.
Kiev also experienced some life and death moments during the 16 month conflict against Russia. But this round of counterattack is of great significance to Washington, as domestic politics in the United States are disrupting the overall situation.
US officials are unsure if lawmakers will approve more funding for Ukraine after the funding runs out. Government officials are concerned that any initial mistakes in the counterattack may give House Republicans more reason to obstruct increased defense spending.
On May 21st, US President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the G7 Leaders Summit held in Hiroshima.
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Washington's anxiety is also intensifying as Ukraine is launching attacks on Russia, leading to the United States issuing severe warnings to Ukraine several times through diplomatic secret channels.
The political uncertainty in the United States and the escalating wars in Eastern Europe will be the backdrop for the NATO summit to be held in Vilnius, Lithuania next month. This meeting will be an important moment for Biden, who plans to make Helsinki a stop on his trip to celebrate Finland's accession to NATO.
If Ukraine's counterattack succeeds, it will be a foreign policy victory that Biden can boast about. Part of the reason Biden is refocusing on international affairs is due to the current political reality. In terms of foreign policy, he has much greater unilateral power than in domestic affairs. He can use these powers to help himself seek re-election. Despite being harshly criticized for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in 2021, Biden's efforts to gain support and stability for Ukraine's alliance shaken by Trump have been praised by both parties.
Princeton University historian Julian Zellizer said, "Although elections are usually not related to foreign policy, the 2024 elections are about who has the ability to govern - he can showcase this on the world stage. This is subtle but effective."
But some people also believe that Republicans may take the opportunity to attack Biden, believing that the Ukraine issue has diverted attention and resources from domestic issues. "Biden is more concerned about his good friends in Brussels than you," said Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy research at the Keto Institute in the United States