By Redaccion
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The United States is set to deliver an additional $725 million in military aid to Ukraine, including counter-drone systems and munitions for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), raising speculation that longer-range missiles may soon be deployed on the battlefield.
The State Department announced the new package on Monday, though it remains unclear whether the munitions for HIMARS will include the highly sought-after Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which Ukraine has repeatedly requested to expand its reach for striking targets inside Russia.
The aid package also features anti-personnel land mines, which Ukraine plans to use to slow Russian and North Korean ground forces in Russia’s Kursk region. These weapons add to the array of defensive measures Ukraine is employing to counter escalating threats.
President Joe Biden has vowed to exhaust the military assistance funds approved by Congress for Ukraine before his term ends on January 20. Prior to Monday’s announcement, the administration had allocated approximately $7.1 billion in weapons from Pentagon stockpiles.
Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Support
As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, questions persist regarding the future of U.S. military support for Ukraine. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to end the conflict, marking a significant departure from Biden’s robust backing of Kyiv.
In a notable development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated on Friday that a NATO membership offer for territories under Kyiv’s control could bring an end to “the hot stage of the war.” The statement signals a potential shift in strategy amid ongoing efforts to secure Ukraine’s sovereignty while navigating shifting international dynamics.
