Biden Administration Races to Finalize $6 Billion Ukraine Aid Before Trump Inauguration

The Biden administration is set to fast-track the delivery of the remaining $6 billion in Ukraine security assistance by Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, as the outgoing team braces for the likely halt of weapons support once newly elected President Donald Trump assumes office.

This was reported by Politico, citing officials on the condition of anonymity.

The remaining funds from April’s $61 billion Ukraine aid package are allocated in two main categories: $4.3 billion for drawing on existing US military stockpiles and $2.1 billion designated for contracting new weapons with US defense companies.

According to Politico, the White House is now working to expedite these funds to ensure Ukraine has sufficient weaponry to counter Russian offensives, even if Trump decides to halt further aid.

The publication emphasized that it typically takes months for munitions and equipment to reach Ukraine after an aid package is announced. As a result, any aid released in the coming weeks may not fully arrive until well into the Trump administration.

Another issue, according to Politico sources, is the insufficient stock of weapons in US Army reserves. While the $6 billion allocation covers the cost, replenishing these supplies could take considerable time.

On November 6, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President-elect Trump, offering his congratulations on what he called a “historic and decisive victory.”