China News Agency, Washington, March 15 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) US President Joe Biden will visit the Belgian capital Brussels on March 24 and attend a special NATO summit to discuss the situation in Ukraine with allies.
White House press secretary Psaki released a statement on the 15th announcing the above news.
The statement said that in addition to the NATO meeting, Biden will also attend the leaders' summit of the EU Council to discuss the common concerns of the United States and Europe on the situation in Ukraine, including the issue of sanctions against Russia, providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and responding to the conflict with Russia and Ukraine, the statement said. other conflict-related challenges.
This is Biden's third trip to Europe since taking office.
During his first trip to Europe last June, Biden had a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland.
Psaki said at a White House press conference on the 15th that Biden will discuss the situation in Ukraine face-to-face with European leaders and assess the current stage of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
"So far, we've been very consistent on Ukraine."
Other than the Belgium trip, the White House did not disclose further details of Biden's trip.
Last week, US Vice President Harris just wrapped up his trip to Europe.
She visited Poland and Romania from March 9 to 11 to discuss the situation in Ukraine with their leaders.
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