Biden administration commits $988m to Ukraine ahead of Trump presidency
The Biden administration has committed nearly $1bn in additional security assistance to Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters its 34th month.
This new package, the 22nd announced through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), will provide Ukraine with key munitions and equipment to sustain its ongoing efforts in the war.
Included in the package are ammunition for Himars (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems), Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), and equipment needed for the repair and maintenance of critical military systems.
This includes equipment, components and spare parts to maintain, repair and overhaul artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles.
The new package builds on a long history of US support for Ukraine, with the United States having committed more than $64bn in military aid since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2014.
However, as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on 20 January, questions loom over the future of US military assistance to Ukraine.
Mr Trump has made controversial statements in the past, complaining that the US is bearing a disproportionate financial burden for global defence.
His previous criticisms of Nato and foreign military commitments have led to concerns about the level of support the US may continue to provide Ukraine under his administration.
With just a few weeks left under the Biden administration, the new package aims to ensure Ukraine has the necessary resources in the critical period ahead.
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