U.S. Ramps Up Ukraine Aid as Russia Signals Escalation in War

The Biden administration commits major military support and sanctions ahead of leadership transition, while Russia warns of using 'any means' to avoid defeat.

• The United States plans to deliver artillery, rockets, and armored vehicles to Ukraine by mid-January, along with training for Ukrainian troops outside the country.
• Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is prepared to use 'any means' to prevent a strategic defeat, emphasizing the existence of Russian 'red lines.'
• Ukrainian forces claim progress in the Kursk region, capturing Russian troops and disrupting supply lines through sabotage operations.
• Western officials report a narrowing artillery gap between Russia and Ukraine, attributing it to Ukrainian drone strikes, disrupted Russian supply chains, and Western military support.
• Russia faces mounting economic strain, with its foreign currency reserves at their lowest since 2008 and significant losses in personnel and equipment reported by Ukraine.

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