Biden pledged additional military aid for Ukraine following Russia's ongoing war and bombing of a children's hospital.
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden for his leadership and integrity.
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed NATO's role as 'the backbone of the Western world' at the 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC.
US President Joe Biden welcomed Nato leaders to Washington DC for the 75th anniversary summit, reassuring allies and reaffirming the military alliance's commitment to collective defense. In a forceful speech, Biden declared Nato 'the backbone of the Western world' and pledged additional military aid for Ukraine in response to Russia's ongoing war. During the event, Biden surprised Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his leadership and integrity.
Biden also announced that the United States, along with Germany, Netherlands, Romania, and Italy, would provide new air defense systems to Ukraine following a bombing of a children's hospital by Russia. The president emphasized the importance of unity among Nato members in the face of global challenges and urged allies to continue their support for Ukraine.
Despite concerns over Biden's health and future in office, he invited attendees to judge him based on his performance at the summit. Trump, who previously criticized Nato as obsolete and threatened to withdraw US membership, has not commented on the event.
Top congressional Democrats have indicated they are unwilling to push Biden aside for now. Kamala Harris, as vice president and potential heir apparent, is in a delicate position regarding Biden's future.
President Biden awarded Secretary General Stoltenberg with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the end of his remarks.
The United States, Germany, Netherlands, Romania, and Italy will provide additional air defenses to Ukraine following a bombing of a Ukrainian children's hospital by Russia the day before.
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]President Biden delivered remarks on the 75th anniversary of NATO at the NATO Summit in Washington, DC.[
He emphasized the importance of the alliance and touted the strength of the alliance under his presidency and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s leadership.