President Biden has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $425 million, including anti-air missiles and other ammunition. The White House stated that the US is working with allies to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield requirements. In a call with Ukrainian leader Zelensky, Biden pledged to intensify security assistance planning to ensure Ukraine’s success.
Zelensky expressed gratitude for US support, crediting Biden’s leadership for uniting the world in defense of Ukraine’s independence. Despite setbacks in the Donbass region, Ukraine has proposed a five-point “victory plan” that has yet to be officially endorsed. NATO countries have not agreed to immediate Ukrainian membership or the use of longer-range Western weapons for strikes inside Russia.
Russian officials have dismissed Zelensky’s proposals as incoherent, reiterating that any resolution must align with Russia’s terms. The conflict continues to escalate as tensions rise in the region.