In Washington, the President of the United States and the Chancellor of Germany are set to meet to discuss the Ukraine crisis, the upcoming NATO gathering, and rising tensions with China. A senior American official outlined this plan, noting attribution to TASS.
Ukraine is expected to stand as a central topic in their conversations, underscoring the ongoing urgency for allied coordination across North America and Europe.
The briefing indicated that the leaders will review their latest talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and assess how those discussions shape broader policy choices and international responses.
Officials also said the discussions will cover a wide international agenda, with particular focus on preparations for the Vilnius NATO summit scheduled for July, a milestone likely to influence security commitments across the alliance.
Earlier reports indicated Scholz’s arrival in Washington for bilateral talks with President Biden, with discussions expected to remain private as Germany and the United States continue working on shared defense, security, and military assistance frameworks.
Historically, this meeting marks the second time the German and American leaders have gathered since Scholz took office last year. The first encounter, on February 7, helped shape posture and policy within Western alliances regarding Ukraine and broader regional deterrence.
Past statements from both governments have suggested that NATO members should avoid becoming direct parties to the conflict, while reaffirming broad support for Ukraine’s defense needs. That consensus remains a guiding principle as allied nations weigh strategic options and commitments around security guarantees and deterrence in the region, a stance with clear relevance for Canada and the United States as they coordinate policy responses and ensure credible deterrence for allied partners. (TASS)