WASHINGTON, USA: US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a conversation discussing key global issues, most notably their continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.
According to a White House statement, both leaders underscored the importance of providing sustained military and economic aid to Ukraine, ensuring that the country can defend itself against Russian aggression.
The discussion comes at a critical time, as Ukraine faces new offensives from Russia, with heavy attacks on civilian and military targets alike. Biden and Scholz reaffirmed their countries’ joint commitment to standing by Ukraine and working closely with international allies to maintain pressure on Russia through sanctions and diplomatic efforts.
This conversation follows numerous high-level dialogues between Western leaders aimed at reinforcing Ukraine’s military capacity and strengthening NATO’s defensive posture in Europe, further highlighting the critical transatlantic unity against Russia’s actions.