Your Thursday briefing: Biden vows not to 'hesitate' after NATO summit

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ImagePresident Volodymyr Zelensky and President Biden met yesterday. the NATO summit

President Biden concluded the meeting of NATO allies by comparing the battle to expel Russia from Ukraine with the Cold War struggle for freedom in Europe. "We won't hesitate," he promised in a speech.

Biden appeared to be preparing Americans and allies for a confrontation that could last for years. He presented the war, which has been going on for almost a year and a half, as a test of will with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who intends to fight. Biden insisted NATO unity would hold.

'Putin still mistakenly believes he can outlast Ukraine,' said Biden, describing the Russian leader as a man who made a huge strategic mistake. to invade a neighboring country. “After all this time, Putin still doubts our stamina. He's making a bad bet."

Ukraine: The alliance has formed a new council aimed at giving Ukraine an equal voice on issues related to its security in sides of member states.

China: Beijing has slammed a NATO statement that accuses it of military expansion that threatens the West, saying the alliance was still stuck in a cold war mentality.

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