Biden says Putin trying to ‘wipe out’ Ukrainian culture, as prospect of retreat looms in east.
Joe Biden has accused Vladimir Putin of attempting to "wipe out" Ukraine's culture, but claims that the plot has partially backfired by spurring Nato's growth in Europe.
"Not only is he trying to take over Ukraine, he's essentially trying to wipe out the culture and identity of the Ukrainian people," Trump told 1,200 graduating cadets in Annapolis, Maryland.
Attacking schools, nurseries, hospitals, and museums with the sole intent of destroying a culture."
Biden claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin intended to "Finland-ize" Europe, but "instead he Nato-ized all of Europe," referring to neutral states Finland and Sweden's ambitions to join NATO.
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