Reuters reports that the White House is preparing a $725 million military assistance package for Ukraine.  

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U.S. President Joe is preparing new weapons package for Ukraine worth $725 million.

The package includes landmines, drones, Stinger missiles, and ammunition for High Mobility Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The government will also provide cluster munitions to Ukraine. This decision comes as the Biden administration has pledged to send as much as possible before President-elect takes office January.

The package is valued at $725 million, which is a significant increase from recent aid packages. The money will be used to pull weapons from U.S. stocks using the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). Congress has already allocated $4-5 billion for remaining PDA funds for Ukraine.

Biden wants to deliver the full amount of allocated funds to Ukraine before Trump’s inauguration on January 20, despite logistical challenges. However, The Journal reported that it is unlikely he will be able to do so by the end of his term.

The White House has also asked Congress to approve additional aid funding for Ukraine. The administration is requesting $24 billion in military assistance. This move comes as Trump has expressed skepticism about ongoing U.S. military for Ukraine, and some reports suggest that he might seek to get the U.S. “out” of the war.

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