Biden Kicks Off NATO Summit With Focus on Ukraine

The president announced plans to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems.
Biden Kicks Off NATO Summit With Focus on Ukraine
President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the NATO 75th anniversary celebratory event in Washington, on July 9, 2024.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jacob Burg
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden opened the annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Washington on July 9, addressing leaders of the world’s “greatest military alliance” amid rising global geopolitical tensions.

“NATO is stronger than it’s ever been in its history,” President Biden said in his remarks, which centered on Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.