JAKARTA - The United States and Germany have pledged to impose sanctions on Russia for its war in Russia.
US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met privately in the Oval Room, the White House for more than an hour on Friday, March 3.
Citing Antara, their discussions focused on the importance of continuing global solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and ongoing efforts to provide security, humanitarian, economic and political assistance to Ukraine.
Biden thanked Scholz for his strong leadership and support for Ukraine.
Scholz said it was important to show that the two allies would support Ukraine as long as needed and as long as necessary.
Speaking before the meeting, US officials said points of discussion included a state of war and how to respond if China provides military assistance to Russia.
Washington has begun consulting with allies about imposing possible sanctions on China if Beijing provides military support to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
The US also said in recent weeks that China was considering providing weapons to Russia, although US officials had not provided evidence or said the supply had begun.
On the other hand, Beijing denies the intention to arm Russia.
"We haven't seen China do anything, because it relates to lethal weapons. Any move China has taken against Russia complicates China's relations with Europe and other countries around the world," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters before the Biden-Scholz meeting.
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