Biden's Ukraine strategy: Defense over victory, $183B aid given
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden did not expect Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Still, he wanted it to be able to defend itself sufficiently to maintain its independence, and that was achieved, said President Biden's advisor Eric Green in an interview with "TIME" magazine.
Joe Biden, the outgoing U.S. President, did not anticipate Ukraine winning the war against Russia. Instead, he aimed for it to defend itself and maintain independence. "This was never meant to be a story with a happy ending," said Presidential Advisor Eric Green in an interview with "TIME".
Biden's goals regarding Ukraine
Green explained that the Biden administration did not consider territorial issues, expecting that Ukraine would not reclaim the lands occupied by Russia in 2014. Biden aimed to unify NATO allies and avoid confrontation with Russia. Despite achieving these goals, the success was not entirely satisfying.
Despite U.S. support, dissatisfaction in Ukraine was growing. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for change under a future U.S. president. Ukraine has received $183 billion in aid since February 2022, but not all of Zelensky's requests have been met.
Zelensky's victory plan
During his visit to the U.S., Zelensky presented a "victory plan," which included demands for increased deliveries of military equipment. In November, the U.S. authorized Ukraine to use American missiles for attacks deeper into Russia. In January, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on Russian energy entities.
