Biden's Canceled Germany Trip Shakes Ramstein Meeting

President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Germany and Angola to focus on handling preparations and relief efforts after Hurricane Helene. This decision affects the Ramstein group's highest-level meeting to support Ukraine. Discussions on rescheduling the trip and meeting are ongoing, with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy emphasizing its importance.

President Joe Biden has canceled his planned visit to Germany and Angola, disrupting what was planned to be the highest-level meeting of the Ramstein group, a coalition of nations backing Ukraine with arms.

Biden cited Hurricane Helene's destruction, which claimed over 200 lives, as the reason for postponing the trip. The White House is coordinating storm relief, while Biden expressed hope to reschedule both his travels and the Ramstein conference.

The cancellation drew criticism amid political tension with opponents capitalizing on the administration's response. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskiy had been emphasizing the significance of the Ramstein discussions for Ukraine's defense strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)