Biden discussed with the leaders of NATO countries assistance to Ukraine and gas blackmail of the Kremlin

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The US President discussed with NATO leaders the issue of assistance to Ukraine. In addition, the leaders of the Alliance raised the issue of gas blackmail against Russia.

The conversation between the leaders of the Alliance took place in the form of a videoconference. During the meeting, the heads of state noted the unwavering support of Ukraine.

What was discussed at the meeting

The online meeting with President Joe Biden was attended by:< /p>

• Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada;
• Lise Truss, Prime Minister of Great Britain;
• Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany;

< li>Mario Draghi, Prime Minister of Italy;

• Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan;
• Klaus Iohannis – President of Romania;
• Andrzej Duda – President of Poland;
• Jens Stoltenberg – Secretary General of NATO;
• Representatives of France and the European Union.

The leaders discussed defense and economic assistance to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and the responsibility of the Putin regime for the war. The meeting also discussed the Kremlin's gas blackmail and the need for further coordination of actions due to the energy crisis.

The conversation between foreign leaders took place before Queen Elizabeth II died. At the meeting, Joe Biden assured Liz Truss that both he and the first lady of the United States are following the news about the health of the Queen and their thoughts are with her and the Royal Family.

How the Bidens reacted to the death of Elizabeth II

After information about the death of Elizabeth II spread around the world, a statement by President Joe Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden was published on the White House website. The presidential couple called the British Queen “a constant and a source of pride for the British” in times of change.

The Bidens noted that Elizabeth II, along with the British people, experienced the consequences of World War II and rallied people during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, Her Majesty deepened ties with the United States. In particular, Biden recalled the first meeting with Elizabeth in 1982, when he was part of the Senate delegation during a visit to the UK. In addition, the American presidential spouses, in their current status, met with the Queen in 2021.