German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with US senators from both parties during his visit to Washington D.C. to discuss support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Scholz said that Ukraine needs all kinds of support to defend itself against Russian aggression.

It was good to talk again with members of the US Senate from both sides of the aisle.

I don't expect a big leap forward on that mainly because of the likely situation on the ground

Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO. It's a question of when, not if

President Joe Biden, speaking with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Feb. 9 at the White House, said it would be close to criminal neglect if the U.S. Congress fails to stand by Ukraine.

"The failure of the United States Congress in not supporting Ukraine is close to criminal neglect," Biden said.

"Without the support of the United States and without the support of European states, Ukraine would have not a chance to defend its own country," Scholz warned.