Biden Announces $2.5 Billion in Military Aid for Ukraine
On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine as he approaches the final weeks of his presidency. This includes $1.25 billion in military aid from U.S. stockpiles and a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package, marking the last USAI package under Biden’s administration.
Biden emphasized that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine, bolstering its position in the war against Russia until he leaves office. The new assistance is intended to provide Ukraine with vital capabilities for the battlefield, including air defense, artillery, and other weapons systems.
As Russiaβs invasion nears its third year, the U.S. has committed $175 billion in total aid. However, it remains uncertain whether such support will continue under President-elect Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to end the war swiftly and suggested European nations should take on more of the financial burden. Many Republicans, set to control Congress, have also shown reluctance toward further aid.
The U.S. is also delivering significant military supplies, such as artillery rounds, rockets, and armored vehicles, to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses heading into the winter.
