DOD looks to move billions in weapons to Ukraine before Trump is sworn in

By Tony Bertuca / November 7, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The Defense Department is committed to providing Ukraine with about $6 billion in military assistance before the end of President Biden's term on Jan. 20, when former President Trump, who has criticized U.S. support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia, returns to office. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today DOD will be making frequent announcements in the coming weeks on immediate U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine made via Presidential Drawdown Authority, of which some $4 billion remains...

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