Biden Reaffirms Ukraine Support at NATO Summit

At the NATO summit in Washington, President Joe Biden reaffirmed America's commitment to Ukraine by announcing a historic donation of air defense systems. The U.S., along with Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Romania, pledged to provide five additional strategic air defense systems and dozens of tactical systems to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian missile attacks. Biden emphasized that Russia's goal is to subjugate Ukraine, but insisted that Russia will not prevail. This announcement follows heavy Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including a children's hospital, underscoring the urgency of the aid. Biden's speech aimed to reassure both domestic and international allies of his leadership capabilities amidst ongoing doubts about his health and political durability. The summit also highlighted NATO's strengthened unity and commitment, with Biden asserting that NATO is stronger than ever.