"Ukraine is still free, and we've pulled ahead of our competition with China and so much more," Biden said as he listed his administration's accomplishments, including a stronger NATO military alliance."It will take time to feel the full impact of what we've done together. But the seeds are planted, and they'll grow, and they'll bloom for decades to come," he added. "It will take time to feel the full impact of what we've done together. But the seeds are planted, and they'll grow, and they'll bloom for decades to come." The Biden administration provided Ukraine with $65.9 billion in military assistance since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, making it the largest donor in absolute terms.But how this aid was given has regularly attracted criticism, particularly over the speed of the decision-making process in the White House.Big ticket weapons, including heavy tanks, F-16 fighter jets, and the decision to greenlight long-range missile strikes deep inside Russian territory often only came after weeks or months of political wrangling, hampering Ukraine's ability to fight back against Russian forces.Then there is Biden's assertion that "Ukraine is free" — Russia continues to occupy roughly one-fifth of Ukraine's territory while its forces are pushing forward in Donetsk Oblast.We asked Ukrainians for their assessment of Biden's presidency, his legacy in regard to the full-scale invasion, and what he could have done more to help Ukraine.How Trump could use sanctions in negotiations with RussiaIn the run-up to his departure from the White House, President Joe Biden has slapped a number of major new sanctions on Russia’s financial systems and energy sector.

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