EU Reporter Joint statement of the US and Germany on support for Ukraine, European energy security and climate goals Published 5 days ago The US and Germany have issued a joint statement following German Chancellor Angela Merkel's recent visit to Washington to meet bilaterally with US President Joe Biden. The statement addresses the controversial Nordstream 2 project, which has divided opinion in the EU. "The United States and Germany are steadfast in their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and chosen European path. We recommit ourselves today (22 July) to push back against Russian aggression and malign activities in Ukraine and beyond. The United States pledges to support Germany’s and France’s efforts to bring peace to eastern Ukraine via the Normandy Format. Germany will intensify its efforts within the Normandy Format to facilitate the implementation of the Minsk agreements. The United States and Germany affirm their commitment to tackling the climate crisis and taking decisive action to reduce emissions in the 2020s to keep a 1.5-degree Celsius temperature limit within reach.