Urgent: President Biden Makes LAST-MINUTE Ukraine Ruling

President Joe Biden escalates U.S. support for Ukraine following Russia’s Christmas Day assault on critical infrastructure, while President-elect Donald Trump signals a swift end to hostilities upon taking office.

At a Glance

  • Biden condemns Russia’s “outrageous” Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
  • U.S. orders expedited military shipments to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities
  • Russian attacks targeted Ukrainian cities, causing power outages and civilian hardship
  • President-elect Trump appoints special envoy to negotiate quick end to conflict
  • U.S. has committed $175 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion

Biden Denounces Russia’s Christmas Day Attack

President Joe Biden has strongly condemned Russia’s Christmas Day assault on Ukraine, describing it as an “outrageous” attempt to deprive civilians of essential utilities during winter. The attack, which targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, has prompted Biden to order the Pentagon to accelerate military shipments to enhance Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.

The Russian offensive involved a barrage of cruise missiles and drones aimed at Ukraine’s power grid, resulting in widespread blackouts and heating failures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decried the attacks as “inhuman,” highlighting the ongoing toll of missile and drone strikes on civilian populations.

“The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian people’s access to heat and electricity during winter and to jeopardize the safety of its grid,” President Joe Biden said.

U.S. Intensifies Support Amid Ongoing Conflict

In response to the escalating situation, the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, the U.S. has allocated $175 billion in aid to Ukraine, demonstrating a substantial investment in the country’s defense and stability. Biden’s recent directive to expedite military shipments underscores the urgency of the situation and the U.S.’s resolve to counter Russian aggression.

The Christmas Day attack resulted in significant damage to Ukraine’s critical power infrastructure. In the Kharkiv region alone, half a million people lost heating, while Kyiv experienced widespread blackouts. Despite these setbacks, Ukraine’s Air Defenses managed to intercept a majority of the incoming threats, shooting down 59 out of 78 Russian missiles and 54 out of 102 drones.

International Response and Future Outlook

The international community has rallied behind Ukraine, with various nations condemning the Russian attacks and offering support. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and their leadership in the face of ongoing aggression. Japan has also stepped up its support, with President Zelenskyy acknowledging an additional $3 billion from frozen Russian assets and a total of $12 billion in aid.

“I condemn this ongoing assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. “I pay tribute to the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the leadership of President Zelenskyy, in the face of further drone and missile attacks from Putin’s bloody and brutal war machine with no respite even at Christmas.”

As the conflict continues, the political landscape in the United States is set to shift. President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office on January 20, has indicated his intention to swiftly negotiate an end to the hostilities. Trump has appointed retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia, signaling a potential change in approach to the ongoing conflict. Kellogg has condemned the Christmas Day attack while emphasizing the need for peace and noting the global scrutiny of actions by both sides.

But if Biden keeps sending aid ahead of Trump’s inauguration, it could delay a settlement for peace.

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