Staff ReportsPresident Biden seems to have taken the slow train when it comes to standing up against aggression from Russia and China. His recent decision to let Ukraine use U.S. weapons to target locations inside Russia is more than just a late-night realization; it’s another example of the administration dragging its feet instead of standing firm. This desire to play the diplomatic waiting game may cater to a nice segment of the political spectrum, but it does nothing for global stability.
Analysts have been left shaking their heads as this administration’s indecisiveness continues to hand the aggressors a clear advantage. With each delay in supporting Ukraine, it feels as if Russia, and to an extent China, are encouraged to take their plans even further. Waiting for the perfect moment to make a move might work in chess, but in real geopolitics, it’s seen more like a sign of weakness.
"A gamble that we should not be making."
A major escalation, green-lit by an "addled, atrophied" lame duck President Biden, has redesigned the path of the Russia-Ukraine war "maybe forever," and might potentially spark new levels of destruction worldwide, @RobFinnertyUSA warns. pic.twitter.com/f7jCGuTYDw
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The delay in announcing the green light for Ukraine to launch strikes against Russian targets is a bitter pill to swallow for those who understand the importance of showing strength in the face of aggression. This back-and-forth dance makes it look like the administration can’t commit to a strong foreign policy, instead opting for a strategy that reads more like an awkward Tinder date than a coherent plan. New friendships may blossom, but confidence from allies erodes when a strong partner hesitates at every turn.
The unwillingness to act swiftly not only endangers Ukraine but sends a signal to leaders in Moscow and Beijing that they have a clear path to pursue their expansionist desires. When the free world stands idle, it sends a message that aggression can be rewarded with patience instead of resolve. The Biden administration appears to think that lifting the weight of the decision off their shoulders will somehow fix the situation, yet it’s more akin to giving someone a participation trophy instead of stepping up to win the game.
In a world that thrives on decisive action and clear intent, the delayed support for Ukraine’s self-defense only underscores a disheartening trend. Strength and speed are necessary to combat tyranny, and the free world deserves leaders who embrace that philosophy, instead of fumbling around in diplomacy while the clock keeps ticking.
