Biden's security advisor claims that the Russian assault on Kharkiv, a region in Ukraine, is facing setbacks.
Biden eased restrictions on Kharkiv in late May, permitting Ukraine to utilize American-supplied weapons against Russian targets. According to Sullivan, this decision made perfect sense from the President's perspective. "It was illogical not to let the Ukrainians return fire while Russian weapons and positions attacked them," he explained.
Following Biden's move, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) granted Ukraine permission to use German weapons against adversaries near the Russian border. Previously, Russian forces had launched an assault in the Kharkiv area in mid-May, resulting in several territorial gains.
During his trip to France for the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy and a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Biden reaffirmed his support for Ukraine. He declared a new aid package for Ukraine valued at $225 million (€208 million).
Biden cautioned at the Elysee Palace in Paris during a discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron that Russian President Vladimir Putin wouldn't stop at Ukraine. "The entirety of Europe will be in danger if we let this happen," Biden asserted. "We will not allow this to occur."
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- Jake Sullivan, Biden's security advisor, stated that the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine is facing setbacks due to the military offensive by Ukraine, aided by American-supplied weapons.
- The US President eased restrictions on Kharkiv in May, allowing Ukraine to utilize these weapons against Russian targets, a move that Sullivan considered sensible.
- Following this, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz granted Ukraine permission to use German weapons in response to the Russian assault in the Kharkiv region.
- During his visit to France, Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and announced a new aid package worth $225 million (€208 million) for the country.
- A security consultant suggested that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, might not limit his actions to Ukraine and warned of potential danger for the entirety of Europe if the situation persists.
- The Bidens visited France for the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating their commitment to Ukraine's security.
- The military offensive in Kharkiv was reportedly discussed in a meeting between Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, with the US President expressing concerns about potential Russian escalation beyond Ukraine's borders.
