"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Germany from October 17-18, where he will meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the United States and Germany share as Allies and friends and coordinate on geopolitical priorities, including Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression and events in the Middle East," the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
It added that Biden "will also reaffirm our shared commitment to democracy and countering antisemitism and hatred; advance cooperation on the economy, trade, and technology; and strengthen our Euro-Atlantic alliances and partnerships."
The United States on Wednesday unveiled a new USD 425 million arms package for Ukraine's defence against Russia.
The new security package includes air defence capabilities, air-to-ground weapons, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, in addition to armoured vehicles and anti-tank weapons, according to the US Department of Defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday appealed for increased military aid for his country's fight against Russia's invasion during a meeting with European Union leaders in Brussels.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, launching the largest military campaign in Europe since World War II.
Thursday is day 967 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Source: IAR, PAP, whitehouse.gov