Bloomberg evaluated what advantage Biden gave Trump for negotiations with Putin.
US President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to use missiles to strike Russia. This news was reported by Bloomberg.
Biden stood up to Putin's escalation and made Ukrainians stronger, preparing them for the Russian offensive.
Donald Trump plans to hold talks with Putin regarding Ukraine. This means that Biden has given Trump an opportunity for future bargaining with Russia.
'Biden, by his decision, is helping his successor. He responded proportionally to Putin's escalation and made Ukrainians stronger against the Russian onslaught. This move helps avoid further escalation and gives Trump advantages for future negotiations next year'
The publication also notes that there is an alternative theory that Biden acts with the aim of 'protecting US policy from Trump'. For example, he is trying to quickly allocate assistance to Ukraine because he fears that Trump will stop it.
'It is more likely that Biden is acting responsibly as a president who is passing power to another, even if he is not very loyal to him. As part of the transfer of power, Biden is giving Trump an advantage from Ukraine, which will become part of future peace negotiations. Putin undoubtedly understands this and does not like it. He hopes that Trump will sacrifice a weakened Ukraine so that countries, including Moscow, can divide the world into spheres of influence. But any strengthening of Ukrainians complicates this task... By providing strong support to Ukraine, Biden is helping Trump force Putin into real negotiations, not their imitation. Trump, considering himself a great dealmaker, should be grateful,' adds Bloomberg.
The US officially confirmed Biden's permission for strikes deep into Russia.
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