Biden administration slowed Ukraine arms shipments until his term was nearly done

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A Reuters investigation found that U.S. military aid to Ukraine faced significant delays in President Biden’s final year due to congressional inaction, escalation concerns, and stockpile limitations. A poorly organized weapons-tracking system further complicated deliveries. While aid accelerated following Donald Trump’s election victory, it only returned to early war levels. By late 2024, Ukraine had received just half of promised stockpile aid and 30% of armored vehicles. Meanwhile, Ukraine lost nearly all land gained in 2023, with Russia advancing at a rate of territory equivalent to Manhattan every three days.

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