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Biden Administration to Announce $275M Weapons Package for Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office

Nov 19, 2024, 11:22 PM

The Biden administration is set to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine, valued at $275 million, in the coming days. This package includes air defense systems, armored vehicles, HIMAR systems, drones, and Javelin missiles. The aid is intended to bolster Kyiv's defenses ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced this during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. Additionally, the U.S. has approved a $100 million sale of equipment and services to Ukraine for maintaining U.S. weapons. The announcement comes after recent missile strikes and a shift in Ukraine's nuclear doctrine, highlighting the urgency of the aid.