Overview

• The Biden administration announced $5.9 billion in new aid for Ukraine, including $2.5 billion in military support and $3.4 billion in economic assistance.
• Military aid consists of air defense systems, artillery munitions, anti-tank weapons, and other critical equipment from U.S. stockpiles and procurement initiatives.
• Economic support will fund essential government services in Ukraine, such as salaries for civil servants, healthcare workers, and first responders.
• The U.S. has utilized all remaining Ukraine aid funds approved by Congress, with Biden emphasizing the urgency of strengthening Kyiv's position before leaving office.
• Reports confirm approximately 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting for Russia in Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kursk region.