**Pentagon Official Resigns Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration**
Laura Cooper, a senior official at the US Defense Department, has resigned. She was in charge of coordinating US aid for Ukraine.
Cooper has been a veteran civil servant since 2017. Her resignation may be connected to her role during the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump in 2019.
Trump has promised to end the war between Ukraine and Russia by pushing them to negotiate. He has also shown support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
**Ukraine Aid Package**
The Biden administration is trying to deliver as much aid to Ukraine as possible before Trump takes office. This includes military assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian forces.
Just over the past day, 1,660 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded.
**Other News**
* A large fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia.
* The US has prohibited tankers from accessing ports in China’s eastern region.
* A Scottish volunteer and combat medic was killed on the front line in Ukraine.
**International Reaction**
Hungary’s Foreign Minister accused Ukraine of exacerbating Europe‘s economic challenges.