**US to Send $988 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine**
The United States will provide a massive military aid package worth $988 million to Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on December 7. This move comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office and amid concerns that he may halt US military aid to Ukraine.
**Aiding Ukraine’s Defense**
The latest aid package includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), new drone deliveries, and support for maintenance and repair programs. The equipment and spare parts provided will be used to maintain and repair artillery systems, tanks, and armored vehicles.
**Concerns Over Trump‘s Plans**
Two administration officials told Politico that the White House plans to expedite the weapons delivery ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration in January. This comes as Trump has previously stated that he would cease military aid to Ukraine unless it agrees to hold peace negotiations with Russia.
**Funding for the Aid Package**
The latest aid package will be pulled through the remaining $2 billion in funding from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, a Pentagon-led program for supplying arms to Ukraine through contracts with US defense companies.