France, Oct. 18 -- American President Joe Biden emerged from talks with European leaders on Friday urging Ukraine's allies to maintain their backing for the country during its war against Russia.

Bidenmet Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Ukraine's second-biggest military supplier after the United States, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime MinisterKeir Starmerfor discussions that also addressed the conflict in the Middle East.

"As Ukraine faces a tough winter, we must-we must - sustain our resolve, our effort and our support," Biden said.

"And I know the cost is heavy. Make no mistake, it pales in comparison to the cost of living in the world where aggression prevails, where large states attack and bully sma...