"High-Stakes Summit: Biden and Germany's Scholz White House Showdown on Feb. 9!"

President Biden to meet German Chancellor Scholz on Feb. 9 in Washington.

Purpose of the meeting: Rally support for additional assistance for Ukraine.

Leaders to reaffirm strong support for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.

Discussions on preventing regional escalation in the Middle East and supporting Israel's right to self-defense.

Focus on increasing humanitarian assistance and protecting civilians in Gaza.

Bipartisan U.S. Senate talks on a border security deal affecting Ukraine aid.

Biden describes the Senate border deal as the "toughest and fairest" set of reforms.

Biden seeks $61.4 billion for Ukraine, part of a broader "supplemental" request.

German Chancellor Scholz urges EU allies to increase efforts in delivering weapons to Ukraine.