Overview

• Donald Trump's election victory raises concerns over potential U.S. withdrawal of support for Ukraine, prompting European nations to step up their commitments.
• Ukraine's military struggles continue, with significant manpower shortages, desertions, and Russian advances in the Donetsk region supported by North Korean troops.
• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, reaffirming Germany's commitment despite declining to provide long-range missiles.
• NATO foreign ministers meet to discuss increased aid for Ukraine, but consensus on fast-tracking NATO membership for Kyiv remains elusive.
• The Biden administration accelerates $725 million in military aid to Ukraine, aiming to bolster defenses before the U.S. presidential transition in January.