Biden rushes weapons to Ukraine before term ends

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Russia accused the Biden administration of intensifying the Ukraine conflict by accelerating weapons shipments to Kyiv as the president’s term nears its end.

Both sides are striving to gain military advantages before Donald Trump potentially takes office in 2025, given his pledge to swiftly end the conflict.

JUST NOW: The Biden administration is planning to rush the last of over $6 billion remaining in Ukraine security assistance out the door by Inauguration Day — as the outgoing team prepares for the weapons flow to end once Trump takes office. pic.twitter.com/XzizfLhoLf

— Kareem Rifai 🌐 (@KareemRifai) November 6, 2024

Trump’s repeated criticism of U.S. aid to Ukraine and promises of rapid peace negotiations have sparked concerns among Ukrainian and European allies about Kyiv’s defense capabilities without American backing.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday, AFP reports, “If you look at the trends of the outgoing U.S. administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so.”

Peskov’s comments came in response to America’s announcement of upcoming antipersonnel land mine deliveries to Ukraine, following recent approval of long-range missiles.

During his Brussels visit Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassured Ukraine of continued U.S. support throughout Biden’s presidency.

He said: “President Biden has committed to making sure that every dollar we have at our disposal will be pushed out the door between now and January 20th.”