Irish Examiner view: US is playing a dangerous game

Following his decision last month to facilitate the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets by Ukraine, US president Joe Biden has continued to push the so-called ‘red lines’ laid down by Vladimir Putin. Picture: Jim Watson/Pool via AP

While the widely anticipated Ukrainian counter-offensive against its Russian invaders remains understandably murky and secretive, it appears US president Joe Biden is becoming more emboldened daily.

Following his decision last month to facilitate the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets by Ukraine, Biden has continued to push the so-called ‘red lines’ laid down by Vladimir Putin.