Overview

• The European Union has agreed to a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, intended to support the country's military and economic needs over the next four years.
• Ukrainian leaders warn that the EU's financial support, while crucial, may not be sufficient without continued U.S. assistance.
• International aid to Ukraine has significantly decreased since last autumn, with commitments dropping by 90% between summer and autumn 2023.
• U.S. President Joe Biden is pushing for congressional approval of $61 billion in new funding for Ukraine, but faces challenges in a politically divided Congress.
• Two French citizens were killed in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Kherson region, highlighting the ongoing human cost of the conflict.