Biden Declares Putin's Defeat in Ukraine War During Finland Visit

During his visit to Finland, US President Joe Biden stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "already lost" the war in Ukraine due to resource shortages and economic troubles. Biden affirmed that Ukraine will join NATO once the war is over and emphasized the US commitment to protecting every inch of NATO territory, including Finland. He also expressed seriousness in pursuing a prisoner exchange for a detained Wall Street Journal reporter. Biden held a mini-summit with Nordic countries to discuss closer cooperation in security, climate policy, and technology. The leaders emphasized the importance of fighting climate change together.