U.S. President Joe Biden has already started visiting Europe ahead of the NATO Summit 2023.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting is scheduled on July 11 until July 12. But Biden decided to fly to Europe on Sunday, July 9, to visit London.
Joe Biden Starts Visiting Europe Ahead of NATO Summit
According to ABC News' latest report, Biden will visit London before the NATO Summit 2023 begins.
On Monday, July 10, the American leader will meet with King Charles III. This is a big deal since it will be the first time they'll see each other since Charles' coronation.
If you will recall, First Lady Jill Biden was the one who represented the U.S. at the coronation instead of Joe.
White House National Security Advisory Jake Sullivan said that Biden and King Charles will discuss mobilizing climate finance.
"Especially bringing private finance off the sidelines for clean energy deployment and adaptation in developing countries," said Sullivan.
Aside from King Charles, POTUS will also meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the sixth time they'll talk in the past six months.
After meeting with Sunak and King Charles, Biden will attend the 74th NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
NATO Summit 2023
The NATO Summit 2023 will be a big deal for Ukraine since the meeting will focus on the alliance's support for the country against Russia.
Sullivan said they're looking forward to how Biden will further strengthen and solidify the strong united alliance that has been helping Ukraine stand against Russia's aggression.
AP News reported that the upcoming meeting will test the NATO unison. But, among the possible difficulties NATO members will face is how they will ease Ukraine into the alliance.
Some experts explained that admitting Ukraine would be necessary to deter Russian aggression in the country.
On the other hand, others are concerned that making Ukraine a member of NATO will be seen by the Russian government as a provocation, which can lead to a more serious issue.
But, it will still depend on what NATO members think is the best solution for the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. You can click this link to learn more about the upcoming NATO meeting.
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