Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with James O'Brien, Assistant Secretary of State. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline, defense cooperation and strengthening of sanctions against Russia.
Georgia passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" despite massive protests, triggering potential US sanctions against officials responsible for undermining democracy.
The founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, refused to meet with U. S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien because his funds were frozen by a Swiss bank on suspicion of Russian origin.
Georgia's prime minister has announced that the country's parliament will pass a controversial law on "foreign agents" tomorrow despite protests, escalating tensions over the legislation that has been criticized as repressive.
Macron urged Biden and Scholz to adopt a strategy of uncertainty about Russia in the war in Ukraine, but faced opposition from allies who fear escalation.
The West plans to involve third countries in supplying ammunition to Ukraine to support its defense against Russian invasion, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed his readiness to invest in defense companies and buy American-made weapons directly with the United States.
The US ambassador to Ukraine said that protecting Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the winter and maximizing exports are top US priorities, emphasizing support for defense and economic recovery.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with U. S. officials to discuss the implementation of bilateral agreements and emphasized the need for U.S. support and continued sanctions against Russia. The importance of unity and clear action plans to protect Ukraine was also emphasized.