Biden Withdraws from Reelection, Kremlin Shifts Focus to Ukraine Conflict

U.S. President Joe Biden has abandoned his reelection bid, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The Kremlin emphasized that its priority remains the Ukraine war, irrespective of U.S. political shifts. Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, urged patience as developments unfold. Russian media highlighted Biden's exit and Harris's potential nomination.

In a surprising political move, President Joe Biden has decided to step down from the 2024 reelection race, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. This decision comes amid mounting pressure from the Democratic Party.

The Kremlin responded by reiterating that its focus continues to be on achieving its objectives in the Ukraine conflict, irrespective of the political landscape in Washington. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for patience as the U.S. electoral dynamics could bring significant changes in the coming months.

Russian state television extensively covered Biden's withdrawal and Harris's endorsement but remained skeptical about Harris securing the Democratic nomination. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also wished Biden good health and reaffirmed that Russia's goals in Ukraine would be met.

(With inputs from agencies.)