US Plans Additional Military Aid for Ukraine

The United States is set to announce additional security assistance for Ukraine in the coming days, as stated by White House spokesperson John Kirby. This follows a recent announcement of $5.9 billion in military and budget aid, coinciding with a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group scheduled for January 9 in Germany. Kirby emphasized that the upcoming aid package may include critical military supplies, though specific details were not disclosed. The Biden administration aims to allocate all available funds for Ukraine before the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, which has led to an increase in military aid announcements. Recent allocations include approximately $2.5 billion, with significant portions designated for air defense systems and HIMARS missiles.