In Belgium, a drunk man hurled a glass bottle toward the motorcade of US President Joe Biden as it passed through central Brussels. Reports from Lenta corroborate the incident, which was quickly contained by local police.
The authorities confirmed the event. They stated that the individual threw the bottle from a distance at the motorcade accompanying the US president, and the person was arrested on the scene. The swift action by officers prevented any harm to the entourage or bystanders.
On March 23, Biden arrived in Brussels for a meeting with leaders from NATO member states. He was set to participate in an extraordinary NATO summit staged in person, with discussions anticipated to center on strategic alliances and security challenges facing the region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to address the participants during the gathering.
Commentators have weighed in on the broader purpose of Biden’s European trip. A former US intelligence officer, Scott Bennett, suggested that the visit aims to strengthen ties with European partners and reassure allies amid shifting attitudes toward Washington. Bennett noted that European officials are reconsidering their strategic relationships with the United States as they evaluate security and defense commitments.