US to send landmines to Ukraine in new $275 million aid package
The U.S. will send landmines to Ukraine as part of a $275 million aid package aimed at countering Russian and North Korean forces. This marks the 70th aid package from the U.S. since the conflict began. The new package includes drones, artillery ammunition, and other military equipment. It follows a recent decision by the Biden Administration to ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons against Russian targets. In response to the changing dynamics, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia may lower its threshold for nuclear response. Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has closed due to warnings of potential air attacks.