Biden announces new military aid for Ukraine ahead of Trump's inauguration

insider.com November 21, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC

President Joe Biden has announced new military support for Ukraine, including allowing the use of U.S. missiles to strike inside Russia and providing anti-personnel mines. These measures come as Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine's defense before Donald Trump takes office. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with longer-range missiles, enabling recent cross-border strikes. A new military aid package worth approximately $275 million was also announced, which includes controversial landmines. Biden aims to expedite aid before Trump's inauguration on January 20. Biden's actions mark a significant policy shift, as previous restrictions on military support have been lifted. Analysts suggest these late measures could enhance Ukraine's position in the ongoing conflict, although they believe earlier support would have been more effective.


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