US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled a significant package of urgently needed weapons and equipment on Thursday, including High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, drones, and armoured vehicles. This military aid package of $500 million aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses prior to the impending transition in the U.S. presidency, reflecting the urgency felt by the Biden administration as it readies Ukraine for potentially reduced support under President-elect Donald Trump.
The outgoing Biden administration is racing against the clock, endeavoring to rush through billions of dollars in pre-authorized military assistance for Ukraine before Donald Trump assumes the presidency and potentially trims U.S. military aid significantly. The recent aid announcements have multiplied, including a notable $988 million security assistance package made just days earlier, which underscores the strategic urgency and heightened stakes facing both Ukraine and the U.S. government.
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