The Biden administration intends to intensify U.S. military aid to Ukraine in a bid to counter Russia’s invasion through 2025, the U.S. Secretary of State said.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the Biden administration will surge as much military aid as possible to Ukraine to ensure the country can continue to repel Russian aggression through 2025.
Speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 13, Blinken emphasized the urgent need to bolster Ukraine’s defenses amid escalating threats, including the involvement of North Korean forces in the conflict.
“President [Joe] Biden has committed to making sure that every dollar we have at our disposal will be pushed out the door between now and January 20th,” Blinken told reporters, referencing the impending inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. “We’re making sure that Ukraine has the air defenses it needs, that it has the artillery it needs, that it has the armored vehicles it needs.”
Blinken said the United States has provided Ukraine with nearly $8 billion in security aid since September, and more is on the way. Biden is determined to allocate to Ukraine’s war effort every…
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