Day 362: Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine

Published FEB 20 2023·Updated FEB 21 2023

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Biden's visit to Ukraine — which comes as the war reaches a critical juncture — is a sign of unwavering support for Ukraine and demonstrates that the US is prepared to back Kyiv for as long as it takes.

The Associated Press

Establishment-critical narrative

While the Biden administration is publicly announcing it will support Ukraine for as long as it takes, behind closed doors it's a different story. Private discourse suggests that US backing for Kyiv's expensive and, possibly, unachievable military goals may have an expiration date.

Responsible Statecraft