Biden Blames Obama for Russia’s 2022 Invasion of Ukraine, New Book Reveals

In a bombshell revelation from Bob Woodward’s latest book, War, President Joe Biden reportedly blames former President Barack Obama for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, claiming Obama’s weak response in 2014 emboldened Russian President Vladimir Putin. The book exposes Biden’s deep frustrations over how the Obama administration handled Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, which he believes laid the groundwork for Putin’s future aggression.

“They f***ed up in 2014,” Biden allegedly told a friend, according to Woodward. “That’s why we are here. We f***ed it up. Barack never took Putin seriously.”

This critique highlights Biden’s belief that Obama’s failure to act decisively gave Putin the confidence to escalate his military ambitions. When Russian soldiers, disguised without insignias, took control of key locations in Crimea, the Obama administration hesitated to send weapons to Ukraine, a decision that Ukrainian officials today point to as a critical mistake. Biden’s outrage is clear: “We did nothing. We gave Putin a license to continue! Well, I’m revoking his f***ing license!”

Key revelations from Woodward’s book:

• Biden’s harsh criticism of Obama’s 2014 handling of Crimea, which he views as the catalyst for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

• U.S. intelligence uncovered Putin’s invasion plans as early as October 2021, with sources inside the Kremlin providing detailed insights into Russia’s military strategy.

• A heated video conference between Biden and Putin in December 2021 reached a boiling point, with Putin threatening “nuclear war” as tensions escalated.

According to War, U.S. intelligence had an “astonishing coup” when it learned about Putin’s invasion plans months before they were executed. The Biden administration’s intel, gathered from senior Kremlin sources, indicated that Putin was preparing a full-scale, multifront invasion. The December 2021 call between Biden and Putin was described as so “hot” that it raised global concerns, with the Russian leader making alarming nuclear threats.

By mid-2022, as Russia’s invasion faltered and Ukrainian forces mounted a stronger-than-expected resistance, intelligence reports suggested that Putin was growing increasingly desperate. U.S. officials estimated there was a 50% chance he would resort to using tactical nuclear weapons as his losses in Ukraine piled up.

These revelations not only expose the deep frustrations within the Biden administration but also underscore the lasting consequences of foreign policy decisions made nearly a decade ago. As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Biden’s remarks about Obama’s inaction in 2014 will likely add fuel to the ongoing debate about America’s role in global conflicts and its approach to adversaries like Putin.

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