Joe Biden has accused Donald Trump of engaging in “modern-day appeasement” towards Russia, worrying that Europe would lose faith in America’s commitment and leadership. Biden stated that Vladimir Putin believes Russia has historical rights to Ukraine, and dismissed any thought that Putin would cease aggression if Ukraine gave up territory as foolish. Speaking in Delaware on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Biden likened Trump’s approach to the appeasement efforts of Neville Chamberlain towards Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. He expressed concern that Europe would lose confidence in America’s leadership and the consequences it would have on global relations.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/07/biden-accuses-trump-of-modern-day-appeasement-towards-russia
