SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Billions in Ukraine Aid Left to Trump

USA's President Joe Biden is preparing urgent arms deliveries to Ukraine, but will likely not have time to use the funds previously allocated by Congress. Several billion dollars in support may depend on what Donald Trump wants, according to American officials to the Wall Street Journal.

» Published: 28 November 2024

Billions in Ukraine Aid Left to Trump
Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/TT

Biden has the opportunity to approve arms deliveries worth around 6.5 billion dollars, equivalent to approximately 71 billion kronor, writes Wall Street Journal. It concerns already stockpiled weapons, i.e. material taken from the shelf.

But time is short: The incoming President Donald Trump takes office in the White House on January 20.

Trump has promised to quickly put an end to the Ukraine war. American officials are now worried that he may hold back crucial support to pressure Ukraine into a settlement with Russia.

Hitting the Ceiling

The Pentagon has already hit the ceiling for what can be spared each month without affecting the US's combat capability, claim the newspaper's sources. There are also logistical challenges to get such a large quantity of weapons to Ukraine.

But Biden's administration is currently preparing a new support package of 750 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 8 billion kronor, reports Reuters, citing two officials.

It includes items considered crucial staples in Ukraine's defense against Russia – such as armor, portable air defense missiles, drones, and ammunition for the Himars rocket artillery system, says one of the sources.

Racing Against Time

Landmines and cluster bombs are also included in the package, according to Reuters, which writes that it may be announced to Congress on Monday.

The question is how much arms Biden can get out before Trump takes over. The US would need to send arms worth more than 110 million dollars per day to use up the remaining funds in time, according to Wall Street Journal.

I would say it's impossible, says a congressional source to the newspaper.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria
1 MIN READ

The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria

At Least 120 Dead in Attack Near Khartum
1 MIN READ

At Least 120 Dead in Attack Near Khartum

Ship from the shadow fleet near gas pipeline
1 MIN READ

Ship from the shadow fleet near gas pipeline

Fewer crossed the EU border illegally in 2024
1 MIN READ

Fewer crossed the EU border illegally in 2024

Dozens Rescued After Months in Illegal Mine
1 MIN READ

Dozens Rescued After Months in Illegal Mine

Norway's Queen to Receive a Pacemaker
1 MIN READ

Norway's Queen to Receive a Pacemaker

At Least 18 Dead in Nighttime Attacks on Gaza
1 MIN READ

At Least 18 Dead in Nighttime Attacks on Gaza

"Massive" Ukrainian attack on Russia
2 MIN READ

"Massive" Ukrainian attack on Russia

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"
3 MIN READ

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Impeachment trial initiated against President Yoon
1 MIN READ

Impeachment trial initiated against President Yoon

Investigator: Trump would have been convicted if he hadn't won
3 MIN READ

Investigator: Trump would have been convicted if he hadn't won

Hamas has a new Sinwar - and he's recruiting
3 MIN READ

Hamas has a new Sinwar - and he's recruiting

Investigator Criticizes Biden for Slander
2 MIN READ

Investigator Criticizes Biden for Slander

North Korea fired rockets over the Japanese Sea
1 MIN READ

North Korea fired rockets over the Japanese Sea

21-year-old Norwegian reaches the South Pole
1 MIN READ

21-year-old Norwegian reaches the South Pole

The police lift Marius Borg Høiby's restraining order
1 MIN READ

The police lift Marius Borg Høiby's restraining order

Bill proposal on Greenland is taken up in the US Congress
1 MIN READ

Bill proposal on Greenland is taken up in the US Congress

Over 100 gold diggers may have died in illegal mine
1 MIN READ

Over 100 gold diggers may have died in illegal mine

Secret Meetings Between Iran and Europe
1 MIN READ

Secret Meetings Between Iran and Europe

Civil Defense: Over 50 Killed in Gaza City
1 MIN READ

Civil Defense: Over 50 Killed in Gaza City