US President Joe Biden met today with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to Berlin.

The leaders were scheduled to discuss Western support for Ukraine, recent developments in the Middle East and other pressing global issues, according to US diplomats who briefed reporters.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the meeting, Biden underlined that Western allies should maintain their economic and military support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.

"As Ukraine faces a harsh winter, we must maintain our resolve, our efforts and our support. I know the cost is heavy, but make no mistake. It pales in comparison to the cost of living in a world dominated by aggression, where large states attack and bully smaller ones simply because they can," he said.

Biden's farewell visit to Germany came at a time of growing concern in Europe about the future of US military support for Ukraine, as recent polls suggest former President Donald Trump could win the November presidential election.

Germany is currently Ukraine's second largest donor after the US and has provided advanced weapons such as Leopard 2 battle tanks, Patriot missiles and IRIS-T air defense systems. /AA