Biden’s top priority is reestablishing the foundations of NATO, the post-World War II alliance of Western powers that Biden said is necessary to counter Russia’s aggressive, expansionist aims in eastern Europe and Asia.
Biden also says he would immediately confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about his country’s interference in US elections.
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Joe Biden pledges to “end forever wars” but clarifies that US special forces — as opposed to large-scale ground missions — remain a vital part of world stability.
He calls for rebuilding a decimated US diplomatic corps, rejoining the Paris climate accord and pushing China and other large economies to reduce carbon pollution.
(Writer: Bill Barrow, Aamer Madhani)
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