The Biden administration has revealed a new $725 million military assistance package for Ukraine, encompassing anti-tank weaponry, artillery, drones, HIMARS munitions, and anti-personnel mines. This aid aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against ongoing Russian aggression, particularly in the Kursk region.
This announcement comes shortly before President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, and amidst his and Vice President-elect JD Vance's criticism of the current administration's support for Ukraine. During his campaign, Trump pledged to swiftly resolve the conflict, though specific details on his approach remain undisclosed. Vance previously suggested a resolution involving Ukrainian territorial concessions and a demilitarized zone – a proposal rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Biden (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a White House meeting.
Simultaneously, Ukraine is actively lobbying for a NATO invitation during the upcoming Brussels summit. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, in a letter to NATO leadership, argued that membership would be a fitting response to Russia's escalating actions, including the alleged deployment of North Korean troops and the use of Ukraine as a weapons testing ground. Zelenskyy echoed this sentiment in a recent Sky News interview, suggesting that NATO's protective umbrella over Ukrainian-held territory is crucial for ending the active conflict.
President Biden and President Zelenskyy shake hands after signing a security agreement.
Ukrainian serviceman monitors for Russian drones.
