Wednesday11 December 2024
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Biden is preparing a $725 million military aid package for Ukraine, according to Reuters.

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine amounting to $725 million.
Байден планирует предоставить Украине военную помощь на сумму 725 миллионов долларов, сообщает Reuters.
Президент США Джо Байден

This is reported by Reuters citing sources.

This package will be one of the largest provided under presidential powers for arms reduction.

The package is expected to include:

  • anti-tank weapons to deter Russian troops;
  • anti-personnel mines;
  • drones;
  • Stinger missiles;
  • ammunition for HIMARS systems;
  • ammunition that can be used in GMLRS rockets.

The agency adds that the content and size of the package may change in the coming days before the anticipated signing by Biden.

According to one official, the formal notification to Congress regarding the arms package may arrive on December 2.

Biden's Steps Before Leaving Office

On November 17, the New York Times reported, citing American officials, that U.S. President Joe Biden allowed Ukrainian forces to use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory. Later, the U.S. State Department officially confirmed this authorization from Biden.

Additionally, the American president reportedly approved the transfer of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine amid concerns over the rapid advance of Russian troops in the eastern part of the country, according to the Washington Post.

Furthermore, the Biden administration submitted a request to Congress to cancel nearly half of Ukraine's debt for economic assistance — approximately $4.65 billion.