White House readies final mega-package for Ukraine as presidential transition nears
Biden administration prepares its last major weapons delivery to Ukraine worth $725 million. Package includes various military equipment as Russian forces show progress on battlefields in recent weeks
The White House is working on a $725-million military aid package for Ukraine‚ as Joe Biden approaches his final weeks in office. Two high-ranking govt officials shared info about the upcoming delivery which includes anti-tank systems‚ high-tech drones and HIMARS ammo
The extensive package (which might change before getting final approval) contains cluster munitions and non-persistent landmines; these special mines dont stay active long-term to avoid civilian risks. Officials expect formal notice to Congress around Dec 2nd
Donald Trump who takes over in Jan has picked Keith Kellogg — a retired lt general — as his special envoy for the Ukraine situation. This comes at a time when Russian forces have taken control of territory equal to half of Londonʼs size in just past month: experts say its their fastest advance since the conflicts start almost 3 years ago
The delivery uses Presidential Drawdown Authority which lets US send weapons from its own stocks; its much bigger than recent packages that were around $125-250 million. With about $4-5 billion in PDA funds still available Biden aims to use them before the presidential switch happens
We expect Ukraine to use these mines only in its territory‚ away from civilian areas
