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By providing Ukraine with early military, political, and financial support, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration saved it from being overrun by Russia. Yet since November 2022, the conflict has been locked in a stalemate, which is not to Ukraine’s advantage. If elected, Kamala Harris should make it an explicit goal to turn today’s horrendous war of attrition into a Ukrainian victory. Ukraine’s surprising offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast may be the beginning of a more promising development. Ukraine’s own goals are clear: to restore full territorial integrity; to allow all displaced Ukrai...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
CHICAGO — On Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, a celebratory Democratic party embraced President Joe Biden. In four days, Biden will cede the national spotlight to Kamala Harris in a historic nomination. "Folks, I've got five months left of my presidency," Biden said to a cheering crowd when he took the stage on Aug. 19. "I've got lots to do. I'm gonna get it done." Biden's speech served as a celebration of his legacy, a farewell to the public, and a passing of the torch to Vice President Harris. He also addressed Russia's war in Ukraine, an issue that has been gene...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
The president of the United States should never "bow down to dictators," U.S. President Joe Biden said on Aug. 19 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. Vice President and Democratic party nominee Kamala Harris will speak on Aug. 22, the convention's final night. Harris became the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election shortly after Biden left the race in July. Biden contrasted his record as an advocate of a strong NATO and free Ukraine with that of former President Donald Trump, who has spoken favorably of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "No comm...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
In his Oval Office address on July 24, U.S. President Joe Biden rightly claimed credit for being the “first president of this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world.” However, his persistent refusal to declare that the U.S. wants Ukraine to win its defensive war against Russia will make it far less likely that any of his successors can say the same. “Rallying a coalition of proud nations to stop (Russian President Vladimir) Putin from taking over Ukraine and doing more damage,” as the United States did in 2022, is not enough in 2024....
Kyiv Independent (CA)
‘With Ukraine, as long as it takes,’ we proclaimed. But in Moscow, they heard something else: the West is more terrified of Ukraine winning than losing. To dispel any doubts, the Kremlin unleashed death and destruction on Ukraine’s cities – on the eve of a NATO summit – killing dozens, including children receiving cancer treatment in a Kyiv hospital. Let's be clear: Russia alone is culpable for the war crimes it commits. But the grim reality is that the missiles that struck Ukraine could have been, but weren’t, intercepted. That’s because over the last ten years, since Russia first invaded, we...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination after gaining a majority of pledged delegates at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, she announced on Aug. 2. Harris became the presumptive nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race last month and now has a chance of becoming the first female U.S. president in history. "I am honored to be the Democratic nominee for president of the United States," she said in a post on social media, adding: "I will officially accept the nomination next week." "This campaign is about people coming together, fuel...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to the American public regarding his decision to end his reelection bid in a national address from the White House Oval Office on July 24. Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election on July 21, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party's nominee. "It's been the honor of my life to serve as your president," Biden said during the speech. Biden said he believed his record in office merited a second term, but that it was time for "new voices" to help unify the nation. "The best way forward is to pass the torch to the next ...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed respect for U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race, thanking him for his unwavering support of Ukraine's fight for freedom. “We will always be thankful for President Biden's leadership. He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in history, assisted us in preventing Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war,” Zelensky wrote on X. He stated that President Biden's decisions will be remembered as “bold actions taken in response to challenging times.” Zelens...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
Many Democrats believe that U.S. President Joe Biden must exit the 2024 presidential race, and Biden may be close to accepting this course of action, multiple media outlets reported on July 18, citing top officials in the party. One source close to Biden told the New York Times (NYT) that "reality is setting in" and the president might soon announce that he is stepping aside in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden is currently in isolation after testing positve for Covid-19 on July 17. He has thus far insisted that he will remain in the race, but some sources indicated he may make a ke...
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Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on July 14, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here. The assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 sent shockwaves around the world and fueled speculation about how it would influence the U.S. presidential election campaign. Here’s how the breaking news will affect Russia's war in Ukraine: Trump's popularity is likely to surge. Following then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan's at...
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