The United States has announced a new 725 million dollars military aid package for Ukraine that features a second tranche of landmines as well as anti-air and anti-armour weapons.

US President Joe Biden’s administration is working against the clock to provide billions of dollars in aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, after which future assistance for Ukraine will be in doubt as the Trump administration might cut off military aid to the country. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, the package is part of efforts to ensure Ukraine has the capabilities it needs to defend itself against Russia.