Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in Munich, underscoring the strength of the transatlantic relationship in addressing global challenges. The Vice President expressed appreciation for Germany’s exemplary contributions to Ukraine’s self-defense and for the Chancellor’s personal leadership to advance robust European and international support for Ukraine’s economic stability. The leaders noted reports of the death of Alexey Navalny, which underscores Russia’s brutality and the need to continue aiding Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. The leaders also reiterated their commitment to close coordination on both countries’ approaches to managing competition with the People’s Republic of China. 

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