Sputnik is live from Washington, DC, as US President Joe Biden receives German Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks at the White House.
The leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, international security, and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
This is the first time Merkel visits the White House during Biden's presidency, and is also likely her final official trip to the United States as German chancellor.
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