The US National Security Adviser said the White House will release the remaining $6 billion in aid to Ukraine before Mr. Trump's inauguration.
On November 10, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned of global risks if the US ends its support for Ukraine, and said that President Joe Biden's administration will spend the remaining $6 billion in funding for Kiev before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January 2025.
Mr. Sullivan said President Biden is expected to meet with President-elect Trump on November 13 to discuss key foreign policy issues. Mr. Biden will explain his views, the current situation, and discuss with his successor how Mr. Trump intends to address these issues when he takes office. Mr. Sullivan emphasized that the main goal of the Biden administration in the remaining months of the term will be to put Ukraine in the most favorable position in negotiations.
Under the Biden administration, the United States has become the largest provider of military and financial aid to Ukraine. It also leads a coalition, largely made up of Western countries, that supports Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Meanwhile, during his recent election campaign, Mr. Trump declared that he would end the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours, although he did not provide a detailed and specific plan. The Ukrainian government is concerned that once he takes office as US President, Mr. Trump will significantly reduce or end aid to Kiev.