The head of the Ukrainian ** Office recently issued an urgent appeal to the United States, hoping that the United States will not postpone military assistance to Ukraine. He said that if the aid is delayed, the Ukrainian army will have to stick to its existing frontline positions, switch to the defensive, and face a huge risk of defeat. From our point of view, the situation in Ukraine is already so dire that it can even be used"Life hangs by a thread"to describe. In fact, Ukraine is facing an imminent loss of battle, Russia has begun to shift its attention to the Middle East, and Putin's visit shows that Russia has free up its hands to intervene in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Faced with the imminent collapse of Ukraine along with his global strategy, Biden had to act.
Biden's plea, however, has been met with ridicule and indifference from Republicans. He shouted to the Republican Party in the hope that they would not let Putin win, and warned that the Republican Party's actions would be judged harshly by history. However, Biden's bitter pleas and threats did not seem to have had an effect, and the Democrats' aid bill for Ukraine was rejected by the Republicans that night. House Speaker Johnson said that if the Republican Party wants to pass the aid bill, it must first carry out extensive reform of the U.S. immigration system. The demand has put Biden in a bind. Johnson's proposed reform of the immigration system is in fact Trump's policy of building a border wall and tightly controlling immigration. While it may seem less important to the Democratic Party, these immigrants from Asia, Africa, and Latin America are the Democratic Party's voter base. If the immigration system is reformed, it will mean abandoning these potential voters, and it will even cause dissatisfaction among immigrants who are already US citizens.
For Biden, it's a dilemma. If you do not agree to the demands of the Republican Party, it is tantamount to giving up Ukraine, and for the Democratic Party, the stability of the war situation in Ukraine is very important. After Biden entered the White House, apart from his age, he had almost no outstanding political achievements, and the only thing he could do was to show the image of the United States supporting justice and bringing down the ** in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Now, Ukraine is at a life-and-death juncture, if you give up supporting Ukraine at this time, it will be tantamount to announcing the defeat of Ukraine in advance, which means that the United States was wrong from the beginning, Russia is invincible, and the security of Europe cannot be guaranteed by the United States, and all the **, ammunition and funds that the West has provided to Ukraine in the past year or so will be wasted. This is nothing short of devastating for Biden's re-election.
However, Biden is also self-inflicted in this situation. We must not forget that Johnson's predecessor, Speaker McCarthy, was pro-Democrat and passed a series of bills until the Republicans couldn't stand it anymore and launched a ** against McCarthy. However, it was the Democratic congressmen who benefited unanimously passed the ** against McCarthy, which led to the more hawkish Republicans coming to power. Isn't this self-inflicted? Of course, the most desperate is Ukraine. Zelensky absolutely did not expect that the Republicans in the United States would become his worst enemies. What will be the prospects for Ukraine in the event that Trump wins in the next **?
For Biden, Ukraine's fate is closely linked to his political future. The battlefield in Ukraine is seen as his only achievement in office, and he is strong evidence that the United States supports justice to the world. But now that Ukraine is in a desperate situation, Biden has to weigh it up in the domestic political arena. He must contend with Republican apathy and obstruction, while at the same time considering the Democratic voter base he needs to maintain.
In any case, Biden now needs to make a difficult but important decision. He must weigh the interests of Ukraine's future with the domestic politics of the United States, taking into account global leadership and the preservation of democratic values. He must give enough support to Ukraine while avoiding losing voters by compromising on the reform of the immigration system. It's a confusing and stressful situation, but as a leader, Biden needs to be brave and make the right decisions.
The Ukraine crisis has highlighted Biden's political woes and his challenges as a leader. In this situation, he had to put his national interests first, do his best to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression, and hold on to the global leadership of the United States. However, this decision is not only about the future of Ukraine, but also affects Biden's own political future and his Democratic Party.
In the face of the Ukraine crisis, Biden must make appropriate decisions with wisdom and courage. Whatever path he chooses, he needs to find a balance that will both save Ukraine from defeat and maintain stability and unity in domestic politics. At the same time, he also needs to fully take into account the changes in the Democratic Party's voter base and the global situation to ensure that the interests of the United States are maximized.
Overall, the Ukraine crisis presents Biden with significant challenges and opportunities. How he responds to this situation will have a direct impact on the development of his political career and the global standing of the United States. As a leader, Biden needs to demonstrate smart, decisive, and determined leadership to advance the resolution of the Ukraine crisis and chart a path for the future of the United States. Only in this way will he be able to overcome the difficulties and achieve his political goals while ensuring the security and stability of the country and the world.