U.S. Under State Secretary in EU to discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine

The United States Department of State said this in a press release on Tuesday.

"On January 11 in Berlin, Germany, Under Secretary Hale will reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-German relationship with senior German officials and discuss a range of issues, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, energy security, Iran’s malign influence throughout Europe and the Middle East, and the need to promote peace and stability in the Western Balkans," the report says.

On January 9, Under Secretary Hale will arrive in Romania where he will meet with EU political directors to discuss ways to deepen transatlantic cooperation, balance U.S.-EU trade, and safeguard European energy security during Romania’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

“After the European tour, the Under State Secretary will also visit Lebanon,” the U.S. Department of State reported.