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

November 28 2024 , 06:26 AM  •  3405 views

White House readies final mega-package for Ukraine as presidential transition nears

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

U.S. official familiar with the plan