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Biden Administration Faces Tight Deadline to Send Remaining Aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration is running out of time to fully spend the remaining $5.6 billion that Congress has appropriated for military aid to Ukraine. A senior Defense Department official said Tuesday it is unlikely the full amount will be spent before the end of the year.
Aid Announcement Expected Soon
Officials said more aid to Ukraine would be announced before the year's end, but logistical challenges mean it is not possible to get all outstanding assistance onto the battlefield in time. The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump may also affect the tempo and nature of transfers, as political priorities change.
North Korean Troops in the Conflict
During the same briefing, another senior military official disclosed that Ukrainian forces had inflicted significant casualties on North Korean soldiers sent to assist Russia. According to reports, “several hundred” North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in Ukraine.
Russia reportedly has deployed a combined force of 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops in the Kursk border region, ratcheting up efforts to drive Ukrainian forces out of Russian territory.
A Global Shift in Alliances
The involvement of North Korean troops underlines the increasing complexity of the conflict. Russia's reliance on international allies, including North Korea, underlines the global implications of the war in Ukraine. As the situation evolves, all eyes are on how the Biden administration will respond in its final weeks with control over military aid decisions.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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