"Biden Urges Congress to Pass Ukraine Aid, Calls GOP Holdup 'Close to Criminal Neglect' in Meeting with German Leader"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the U.S. to emphasize the indispensable support from the United States for Ukraine's defense amid concerns about America's commitment to European security. Germany has shifted its policy towards Russia and Ukraine, significantly increasing military and economic aid to Ukraine and committing to meeting NATO's defense spending goal. As the U.S. debates support for Ukraine, Germany's central role in Europe's future security is highlighted, raising the question of whether Germany will step up to lead in filling the void left by a potentially retreating U.S.