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U.S. Government Clarifies No Commitment to Help Ukraine Reclaim Occupied Territories, Says Biden Administration Officials

Jan 19, 2025, 03:06 PM

Recent reports indicate that the U.S. government, under President Joe Biden, has not committed to assisting Ukraine in reclaiming territories occupied by Russia. Instead, the administration's focus has been on ensuring Ukraine's survival as a sovereign, democratic state capable of integrating with the West. This stance was reflected in the vague phrasing used by the White House, which emphasized support for Ukraine 'for as long as it takes.' Officials have clarified that there was no promise made to help Ukraine recover all the land lost to Russia, particularly the extensive areas in eastern Ukraine and the Crimean Peninsula, which were taken during the initial invasion in 2014.