That is one explanation. However, I have two other potential explanations.
First, Joe’s Deep State handlers are too afraid of what Joe might say. He does have a track record of saying the wrong thing. Right now Europe and the US really need lots of Saudi oil and Joe, could screw that up by talking about climate change or how electric vehicles will destroy the oil producing nations.
Second, is that the Deep State is sick and tired of dealing with Joe and wants regime change. They have decided that the quicker they remove Joe from office one way or another, the longer they will remain in power. So, they have worked out something with either Russia or Iran to let’s just say create an unfortunate situation for Joe on a middle east trip. Someone in the secret service or the military has warned Joe and he doesn’t want to leave, but instead wants to live. Besides, grandstanding Joe, would probably insist on dropping by Ukraine on his way home just to grab some media attention, which could be really an opportunity for Russia.
Good post.
Because Willie Brown's ho is much more articulate than Joe. As bad as Joe is when he's speaking publicly, it will be much worse for the Deep State when she's out there spewing her word salad, all the while cackling.