Joe Biden tells Davos: Russia ‘trying to collapse’ liberal order

Joe Biden has called on the world to defend the “liberal international order” in the face of an aggressive Russia and the rise of populism.
Mr Biden warned of “further attempts by Russia to meddle in the democratic process” during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The US vice-president said Washington must work with Europe to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mr Biden’s warning comes two days before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
President-elect Trump has indicated he would take a more conciliatory tone with Vladimir Putin, and has predicted the disintegration of the European Union while publicly backing the UK’s exit.
Mr Biden’s speech – while not mentioning Mr Trump by name – appeared to take aim at the incoming president, noting “dangerous willingness to revert to political small-mindedness”.

 

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