Biden-Trump Meeting on Ukraine Amidst Escalating Conflict

Biden-Trump Meeting on Ukraine Amidst Escalating Conflict

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Biden-Trump Meeting on Ukraine Amidst Escalating Conflict

Biden meets with Trump to discuss continued US support for Ukraine amid escalating attacks between Ukraine and Russia.

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PoliticsInternational RelationsUs PoliticsMilitaryRussia Ukraine WarGeopoliticsUkUkraine Conflict
White HouseCongressUkrainian Armed Forces
Joe BidenDonald TrumpJake SullivanVolodymyr ZelenskyyAndrei Vorobyov
What was the outcome of the drone attacks on Moscow?
Russia claims its air defenses shot down 70 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and western Russia. The attack resulted in injuries and property damage in Moscow.
Why did Joe Biden invite Donald Trump to the Oval Office?
Joe Biden invited Donald Trump to the Oval Office to discuss the US's continued support for Ukraine. Biden aims to convince Trump and Congress not to abandon Ukraine, arguing that doing so would increase instability in Europe.
What are the White House's plans for the remaining Ukraine funding?
Jake Sullivan stated that the White House plans to use the remaining $6 billion in funding for Ukraine before Trump takes office, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's position in the ongoing conflict.
What military action did Ukraine claim to have taken against Russia?
The Ukrainian military claims to have successfully targeted an ammunition depot near the Russian city of Bryansk. Video evidence shows multiple explosions and fires at the military site.
What was the significance of the drone attacks on Moscow and Ukraine?
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting three airports and causing damage. Simultaneously, Russia used a record number of Shahed drones in an attack against Ukraine.