Joe Biden to double down on transatlantic ties on his visit to Europe

The overarching theme of US president Joe Biden's trip this week will be western unity, and he and European allies will be doubling down to send this message to Moscow. Picture: Patrick Semansky/AP

The importance of the transatlantic alliance will be showcased again this week when Joe Biden makes only his third big overseas trip as US president with Europe yet again the destination following his visits there last summer and autumn.

While this trip will be dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there will be a wider renewal of transatlantic ties after the turmoil of the Trump presidency.