President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz presented a united public front at the White House after private disagreements over how to best support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
The pair's roughly hourlong discussion drew parallels with Scholz's first trip to Washington, D.C., as chancellor last year, scheduled weeks before Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
But Biden acknowledged in the Oval Office that it has"not been easy" for Germany “to move away from Russian energy sources." "I want to thank you, Olaf, for your strong and steady leadership. I mean that sincerely. It’s made a world of difference," he said.German diplomats have underscored Germany's place as the second largest donor to Ukraine after the U.S., contributing almost $15 billion to the U.S.'s $76.8 billion.
Scholz's visit coincided with Biden announcing his 33rd security package for Ukraine, which includes more ammunition for U.S.-supplied HIMARS and howitzers, in addition to ammunition for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, armored vehicle-launched bridges, and demolition munitions as well as equipment.
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