U.S. President Joe Biden said on February 9 that a Republican hold on sending new U.S. aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia was “close to criminal neglect.” Biden made the comment as he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss U.S. and European efforts to maintain support for Kyiv. The U.S. president made his comments as Scholz amplified growing concerns in Europe about the standoff between Biden and House Republicans on Ukraine funding. Scholz said without the support of United States and European allies, Ukraine will not have a chance to defend itself.
Biden Calls Holdup Of Ukraine Aid 'Close To Criminal Neglect' As He Meets With Germany's Scholz
U.S. President Joe Biden (left) made his remarks at a meeting in Washington with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. (file photo)