Joe Biden warned Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to cede land to Russia could damage America’s credibility with its European allies amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Trump administration debates Ukraine aid policy, briefly pausing support as White House factions clash over military assistance, while Biden-approved shipments continue.
Meanwhile, British financier Bill Browder claimed Europe should size Russia's $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to be independent from Trump's foreign policy.
Russia's President claimed that any peace deal must "eliminate the root causes," which are basically Ukraine's independence, as per previous Russian claimes.
Despite failing to achieve strategic goals in 2023-2024, Russia may escalate its offensive operations to gain leverage in potential peace negotiations.
"As Russian offensive operations decline in early 2025, Ukraine's military chief warns that Moscow's ultimate goal remains the destruction of Ukrainian statehood despite tactical setbacks.
Biden's statement follows the 10 January US and UK sanctions against Russian oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, which target Moscow's energy sector revenue streams.
The true price of abandoning Ukraine emerges in stark financial terms, as military analysts warn of an $808 billion Pentagon spending hike needed to counter an emboldened Russia.
"Pentagon officials reveal plans to fast-track significant military aid from remaining $4 billion congressional allocation, aiming to deliver critical weapons to Ukraine before the presidential transition in January.
US Treasury delivers final $3.4B budget support to Ukraine amid escalated Russian attacks, combining critical financial aid with requirements for continued anti-corruption and governance reforms.