Will Biden’s handling of the Ukraine crisis prove popular with US voters?

Democrats tout president's role in responding to Russian aggression - and bid to highlight contrast with Putin-friendly Donald Trump

Joe Biden came into the White House vowing to restore American leadership on the world stage. But the tumultuous end to the war in Afghanistan last year shook Americans' confidence in their new commander-in-chief, raising doubts about his competence and judgment and sending his approval ratings tumbling.

Now Russia's invasion of Ukraine has given Biden a second chance to demonstrate the steady leadership he promised, raising hopes among Democrats that the White House's efforts to punish Moscow for its shocking aggression will resonate with voters in this year's midterm elections.