US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr passionately appealed to Republicans on December 6 (2023), urging them to approve a fresh instalment of military aid for Ukraine. In a stark warning, he emphasised that a Russian triumph in Ukraine could embolden Moscow to potentially target NATO allies, thereby entangling the US Forces in a war.

Despite announcing an additional USD 175 million in aid for Ukraine from constrained funds, President Biden faced resistance from Republican senators reluctant to support a more substantial emergency spending bill of USD 110 billion. This larger package included a significant portion, approximately USD 50 billion, earmarked for Ukrainian aid, sparking ongoing disputes related to southern border security.

The US President, in a bid to secure Republican backing, expressed openness to significant changes in his country’s border policy. However, Senate Republicans rejected the Bill’s progression, citing demands for stricter immigration limits. Expressing serious concerns, President Biden cautioned that if Russia were to seize Ukraine, it would not halt there. He predicted a potential attack on a NATO ally, leading to a scenario where “American troops fighting Russian troops” becomes a reality. “We cannot let Putin win,” Biden declared.

The President’s address drew a sharp and irate response from Moscow. Russia’s Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov criticised Biden’s comments as “provocative rhetoric unacceptable for a responsible nuclear power” via the messaging platform Telegram. The exchange highlighted the escalating tensions and diplomatic challenges surrounding the Ukraine crisis.

This article was published on Instagram page of Talk Diplomacy on December 10, 2023.

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