United States President, Joe Biden and his counterpart from German, Chancellor Olaf Scholz have reiterated that they are committed to continue imposing high costs on Russia for its war in Ukraine
Also, European Union official said any arms provided by China to Russia would lead to sanctions.
Biden and Scholz met on Friday in Washington, DC as the US announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $400m that includes ammunition and tactical bridges to move tanks and armoured vehicles.
The additional ammunition is being sent to help boost stocks in anticipation of Ukraine’s spring offensive.
The meeting between the US and German leaders comes as US officials said Ukraine was bracing for a new Russian offensive in coming weeks. Officials in Washington said discussion points between the leaders included the state of the war and also how to respond if China provided military aid to Russia.
Sitting next to Scholz in the Oval Office on Friday, Biden hailed the German leader’s decision to sharply increase Germany’s military spending and diversify energy sources away from Russia, and said the two leaders had worked in lockstep with other allies to support Ukraine.
“As NATO allies, we’re making the alliance stronger,” Biden said.
Scholz said it was important to demonstrate that the allies would back Kyiv “as long as it takes and as long as is necessary”.
“We haven’t yet seen China do anything yet, as it relates to lethal weapons,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters before the meeting of the two leaders.
“Every step China takes toward Russia makes it harder for China with Europe and other countries around the world,” she said.