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Defense OneJUL 2023
Book: Zelenskyy 'Bombed' First Meeting With Biden at White House
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Biden was delighted to welcome Zelenskyy to the White House. In the meeting, the US reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and international integrity, as well as supported Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Establishment-critical narrative
Biden's meeting with Zelenskyy was a disaster. The Ukrainian leader came with a long list of demands and started to lecture the US president when he didn't get his way. It wasn't the best way to start off their relationship.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 1% chance that Ukraine will join NATO before 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
