Ukraine war escalates as Biden sends $20bn loan before Trump presidency

11/12/2024 13:59 The Guardian

Both sides scramble to put their forces in best position in preparation for expected change in US foreign policyThe grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before US support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration.Russia, Ukraine and their global allies are scrambling to put their side in the best possible position for any changes that Trump may bring to American policy in the nearly three-year-old war. The president-elect insisted in recent days that Russia and Ukraine immediately reach a ceasefire and said Ukraine should probably prepare to receive less US military aid. Continue reading...

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