Biden

Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was the eldest child of used car dealers Joseph Biden Sr. and Katherine Biden. Biden attended the University of Delaware and received a degree in history in 1965. He then attended Syracuse University Law School, graduating in 1968. After graduating from law school, Mr. Biden worked as a public defender in Wilmington, Delaware. He was then elected to the Newcastle County Council in 1970 and to the United States Senate in 1972 at the age of 29. Biden spent 36 years in the Senate, during which time he became known as an advocate for the middle class and an advocate for civil rights and social justice. He helped pass legislation to expand access to health care, protect the environment and help alleviate poverty. In 2008, Biden was elected Vice President, replacing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Both won elections, and Mr. Biden served two terms as U.S. Vice President from 2009 to 2017. On November 7, 2020, Joe Biden defeated incumbent President Donald Trump to be elected the 46th President of the United States. Biden’s campaign focused on restoring America’s soul, bringing the nation together, and tackling issues like health care, climate change, education and racial justice.

Coming to Ukraine, Joe Biden has been a long-time supporter of Ukraine and its democratic aspirations.

As Vice President under Obama administration, he played a critical role in shaping US foreign policy towards Ukraine and worked closely with Ukrainian leaders to counter Russian aggression and promote democratic reforms.

Some of the keyways in which Biden showed his support for Ukraine include:

1. Providing military aid: In 2014, Biden played a key role in securing $1 billion in aid for Ukraine to help them resist Russian aggression. This aid included weapons, vehicles, and other military equipment.

2. Pushing for anti-corruption measures: Biden has been a strong advocate for anti-corruption measures in Ukraine, and has pressed the Ukrainian government to take substantive steps to fight corruption and increase transparency.

3. Publicly supporting Ukraine: Biden has been a vocal critic of Russian aggression in Ukraine, and has publicly supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. He has also made several trips to Ukraine, including a visit in 2014 after the annexation of Crimea by Russia.

Overall, Biden’s record on supporting Ukraine is one of the strongest among US political leaders, and he is viewed by many in Ukraine as a trusted ally and friend.

President Biden’s administration has also expressed a commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Some of the steps that have been proposed to achieve this goal include:

1. Diplomacy: The US government has already taken steps to re-engage with Ukraine and key European allies in order to support peace talks and build a coordinated international response to the conflict. Biden has appointed a special envoy to Ukraine, and the US has also worked to support negotiations within the Normandy format (which involves Ukraine, Russia, France, and Germany).

2. Economic pressure: The US and other countries have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, and the Biden administration has indicated that it is prepared to continue using economic pressure to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

3. Military support: While the Biden administration has not signaled a willingness to directly intervene militarily in the conflict, it has said that it will continue providing military support to Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russian aggression.

4. Focus on human rights: The Biden administration has indicated that it will prioritize human rights and rule of law in its approach to foreign policy, including in relation to Ukraine. A focus on human rights could potentially help to address some of the underlying grievances that are driving the conflict.