Last aid package from Biden administration and Ramstein meeting - Thursday brief
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Joe Biden administration announced the last package of military aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's allies agreed on plans to support the country at the Ramstein meeting.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, January 9.
US announces the latest aid package for Ukraine from Biden administration
The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. It amounts to $500 million.
According to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin., the aid includes additional missiles for Ukraine's air defense system, more shells, and more air-to-ground missiles and other equipment to support Ukraine's F-16s.
Ukraine support plans until 2027 agreed at Ramstein meeting
The allies agreed on plans to support Ukraine within the Ramstein format. They include steps to develop Ukraine's defense capabilities until 2027.
The United States has published a joint statement by the leaders of eight coalitions within the framework of the Ramstein meeting. Ukraine's allies, fulfilling their commitments of July 12, 2024, have agreed on eight roadmaps. They have been developed by the coalitions to optimize efforts to assist Ukraine, support the development of a robust defense and deterrence, and facilitate Ukraine's cooperation with NATO.
Biden to impose new sanctions on Moscow before Trump's arrival - Reuters
President Joe Biden will announce new sanctions this week aimed at Russia's economy. These will be imposed as part of efforts to strengthen Kyiv's military capabilities before Donald Trump's inauguration.
According to an American official, details of the sanctions Biden will impose in the final days of his presidency are not yet available. Still, Biden's aides are informing Trump's staff about their steps.
Zelenskyy: I do everything I can to end this war with dignity this year
“I do everything I can to end this war with dignity for Ukraine and all of Europe this year. And I know I can count on your support. We all must remember that ending the war is OUR shared goal – our, NOT Russia’s, it’s what Ukrainians, Europeans, Americans, and many of our global partners want,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Trump's expectations to end Russia's war against Ukraine shift toward Easter, UK says
The elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, is gradually stepping back from his statements that he could end Russia’s war against Ukraine in one day. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy believes that Trump's expectations have shifted toward Easter.
"Donald Trump is not yet in power. I think the indications are, from what I’ve seen over the last few days, a slight pushback on this sense that somehow a deal will be achieved on January 21, I think that’s now unlikely. And we’re hearing this actually the timetable’s moved down somewhat … towards Easter," said the Foreign Secretary.
