Biden and Scholz are setting an example for Ukraine aid. The meeting of the largest arms suppliers to the country attacked by Russia sends a clear sign of solidarity with Kiev.

The USA and Germany are by far the most important arms suppliers for Ukraine in its defensive battle against Russia. On Thursday, a new legislative package that, among other things, provides $60 billion (56 billion euros) for Ukraine cleared its first formal hurdle in the Senate. But a solution is still far from being in sight.