Blinken Vows US Military Aid Surge to Support Ukraine in 2025 Fight Against Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the Biden administration will surge as much military aid as possible to Ukraine to ensure the country can continue to repel Russian aggression through 2025. Speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 13, Blinken emphasized the urgent need to bolster Ukraine’s defenses amid escalating threats, including the involvement of North Korean forces in the conflict. “President [Joe] 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,” Blinken told reporters, referencing the impending inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. “We’re making sure that Ukraine has the air defenses it needs, that it has the artillery it needs, that it has the armored vehicles it needs.”...