The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is set to take center stage as US President Joe Biden plans to frame it as a battle for democracy during his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The conflict began in 2014 when Russian-backed separatists took control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. Since then, fighting has continued in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, with thousands of people losing their lives.

President Biden has made it clear that he plans to take a tough stance on Russia, and the conflict in Ukraine is expected to be a major topic of discussion during his meeting with President Putin. Biden is expected to emphasize the importance of supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to call on Russia to end its support for the separatists.

The conflict in Ukraine has been a major source of tension between the US and Russia, and President Biden’s framing of it as a battle for democracy is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries. Nevertheless, the US and its allies remain committed to supporting Ukraine, and are likely to continue to pressure Russia to end its support for the separatists and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.