US President Joe Biden was forced to cancel his final overseas trip as head of state due to the massive wildfires engulfing California.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Sky News.
It was planned , that he would visit Italy on January 9, where he would meet with Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, the Pope and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The trip was supposed to be a milestone in Biden's international policy and his farewell mission on the world stage.
The visit to Rome was intended to discuss global security issues, including support for Ukraine, and strengthening diplomatic relations between the United States and Italy.
The cancellation of the trip underscores the seriousness of the situation with natural disasters, which are becoming more frequent and destructive.The California wildfires not only threaten local communities, but also pose additional challenges for the Biden administration as it seeks to address environmental issues.
It remains to be seen whether Biden will be able to hold his meeting with Zelensky in the context of other diplomatic events before the end of his term.
Against this backdrop, Trump made a new admission regarding Ukraine.