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(Bloomberg) -- The White House is discussing President Joe Biden making a visit to unspecified destinations in Europe while Russias war on Ukraine is ongoing, according to people familiar with the matter.
Biden and his administration have sought to reassure NATO allies on the alliances eastern front that they have U.S. backing as Russian President Vladimir Putin presses his invasion of Ukraine. A presidential visit would reinforce that message, though timing of the possible trip wasnt immediately clear.
Russia over the weekend attacked a military base in western Ukraine, near the countrys shared border with NATO member Poland, further raising tensions with the alliance.
NBC News earlier reported the travel was under consideration.
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White House considers a potential Biden trip to Europe amid escalating violence in Ukraine
WASHINGTON The White House is considering a presidential trip to Europe in the coming weeks, multiple outlets reported Monday, citing anonymous sources.
A visit by President Joe Biden would amplify the effort to shore up American alliances in Europe as Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine escalates.
Since the start of Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine in late February, Biden has played a leading role in marshaling NATO allies and G-7 countries to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin using a combination of economic sanctions and military deterrence.
If he were to visit Europe, Biden would likely visit Brussels, the capital of the European Union and the location of NATO headquarters, NBC News reported.
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