Biden rallies allies against Russia: Five takeaways

President Biden spent three days in Europe as the U.S. and its allies plot out next steps roughly one month into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, committing to stand with Ukraine, defend NATO territory and prevent a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Biden met with NATO and Group of Seven (G-7) leaders in Brussels before visiting Poland to mingle with U.S. troops and greet refugees who fled Ukraine.

Officials had touted the trip as a show of unity among the U.S. and its allies in the face of Russia’s assault on Ukraine. Biden and other leaders announced a flurry of new initiatives to provide more humanitarian and security aid to the region.