Biden Criticizes Trump's 'Modern-Day Appeasement' on Ukraine, Citing 80th VE Day Anniversary

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Updated May 7, 2025, 02:29 PM

Former President Joe Biden has accused President Donald Trump of engaging in 'modern-day appeasement' by pressuring Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. In his first interview since leaving office, conducted by the BBC on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the 82-year-old Biden criticized Trump's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, likening it to the failed policy of appeasement towards Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. Biden expressed concern that Trump's actions could erode Europe's confidence in the United States' leadership and reliability. He highlighted the potential damage to the transatlantic alliance, which has maintained peace and security for 80 years, suggesting that European leaders might question their reliance on the U.S. During the interview, Biden also reflected on the tumultuous Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February, describing it as 'beneath America.' He criticized Trump's rhetoric about acquiring territories like Panama, Greenland, and Canada, questioning the president's approach to international relations. Biden defended his own economic record, noting that the economy was growing and the stock market was up when he left office. He also addressed his decision to leave the 2024 presidential race, stating it was a difficult but necessary choice.

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Reuters

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Former US President Joe Biden said, his successor Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia is a form of 'modern-day appeasement' https://t.co/ob857Xt0NV https://t.co/gh9R5Slu76

Parapolitika

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Biden disarmed: “What the hell is Trump doing? He appeases Putin, a dictator” https://t.co/nJQHAuWebM

NBC Politics

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President Biden accuses the Trump administration of "modern-day appeasement" in its dealings with Vladimir Putin and of risking the transatlantic alliance that has prevented a world war for 80 years. https://t.co/qgAVK1riY6