Biden and European Leaders Push for Gaza Ceasefire and Reinforce Support for Ukraine

Meeting in Berlin, Biden, Macron, Scholz, and Starmer address Middle East tensions and Ukraine's challenges against Russian aggression.

President Joe Biden, alongside European leaders, emphasized the need for sustained support to Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, during a Berlin summit.
The leaders discussed Ukraine's 'plan of victory' and the importance of securing a just and durable peace, despite waning Western support and internal challenges.
The recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza was seen by Western leaders as a potential opportunity to pursue a ceasefire and peace in the region.
Concerns were raised about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
European leaders and Biden also considered the implications of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on future support for Ukraine.