The United States Sides With Germany on Ukraine Crisis

In a meeting yesterday between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, Biden claimed that the U.S. and Germany are working in “lockstep” to prevent Russian “aggression” in Europe.

“We are closest allies and working intensely together,” said Chancellor Scholz. “And this is necessary for doing the steps that we have to do – for instance, fighting against Russian aggression against Ukraine. So it’s an important meeting at a very, very important time.”

The two countries decided to meet after the US-EU Energy Council meeting where both showed “firm support for a strong and resilient Ukraine.”

The US and EU said in a joint statement. “Mindful of the rapidly changing energy landscape and the continued risks to energy security, including cybersecurity of energy infrastructure, the US-EU Energy Council works to enhance energy security and promote energy diversification.”

In recent weeks, tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border have fuelled fears that Moscow could cut off European nations from essential supplies, which are highly reliant on Russian oil exports.

Russia has been building up troops near its border with Ukraine. Despite Russia denying its intention to attack its neighbour, they keep opposing Ukraine’s ambitions to join NATO.

Germany has not been as aggressive in dealing with Russia as other western allies, refusing to give weapons to the Ukrainian army, a decision that drew criticism from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.

After the meeting, President Biden said “To state the obvious, Germany is one of America’s closest allies — working in lockstep to further deter Russian aggression in Europe, and to address the challenges posed by China and promote stability in the western Balkans.”

Also calling Germany a “leader in pushing de-escalation of tensions and encouraging dialogue” with Russia. “Germany and the United States, together with our allies and partners, are working closely together to pursue diplomatic resolutions in this situation. And diplomacy is the very best way forward for all sides,” he said at a news conference.

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