U.S. Finalizes $5.9 Billion Ukraine Aid Package as Biden Presidency Ends

The Biden administration pushes through military and economic support for Ukraine in the final weeks before Donald Trump assumes office.

The U.S. announced a $5.9 billion aid package for Ukraine, including $2.5 billion in military support and $3.4 billion in direct budgetary assistance.
The military aid includes $1.25 billion in immediate supplies from U.S. stockpiles and $1.22 billion for long-term weapons procurement under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
The package aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses as Russia intensifies its assaults, including attacks on energy infrastructure and frontline battles involving North Korean troops.
President Biden emphasized the urgency of delivering aid before President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized Ukraine support, takes office on January 20.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the U.S. for its support, describing it as critical to Ukraine's resilience and a step toward achieving peace in 2025.