"America is stronger than its adversaries than it was four years ago. We are winning the global challenge." Joe Biden said this in his latest foreign policy speech at the State Department , recalling "the challenges and crises" that the United States faced under his administration: "We are now stronger economically, militarily and diplomatically."
Thanks to his administration, he added, "NATO is stronger and more capable than ever." "23 allies are paying their fair share" for defense, the president stressed in what seems to be a message to his successor Donald Trump, who will take office at the White House on January 20, and who threatened to raise spending to 5% of GDP.
As for the war in Ukraine, three years after the invasion, "Putin has failed in all his strategic objectives. Ukraine is still a free and independent country," he stressed , urging America and its allies "not to abandon" Kiev. "We have laid the foundation for the future administration to protect Ukraine."
Finally, on China, "it has not overtaken us, despite predictions, and it will never overtake the US economy" , he underlined, claiming however to have kept open a responsible dialogue with Beijing.
Regarding the war in Gaza, he confirmed that the agreement for the ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza is "on the verge of being closed" . "We are on the verge of finally seeing the implementation of a proposal that I presented in detail several months ago".
(Online Union)
