Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with the Bucharest Nine Ambassadors

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with ambassadors from the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of NATO's eastern flank Allies to consult on U.S. policies and activities of interest to the region. Mr. Sullivan briefed the ambassadors on our approach to energy security in Central Europe, including measures the Biden Administration is taking with partners to address the risks of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. He also previewed the upcoming visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, discussed shared concerns about Belarus, and provided an update on U.S. engagement with Russia.