Biden BBC interview: Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine

In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor's handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.

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Speaking in Delaware on Monday, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Ukraine was part of Russia and "anybody that thinks he's going to stop" if some territory is conceded as part of a peace deal "is just foolish".

Biden, who spoke as Allied nations mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, said he was concerned about US-Europe relations breaking down under President Donald Trump, which he said "would change the modern history of the world".

In a wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Biden was challenged on his own record on Ukraine as well as his decision to end his 2024 re-election bid late in the race after a stumbling debate performance stoked concerns over his fitness and plunged the Democratic Party into crisis.

White House communications director Steven Cheung posted a link to the BBC's exclusive Biden interview on social media, blasting the former president.