The Biden administration is confident that planned military aid to Ukraine, to be completed by the end of his presidency, will sustain Ukrainian resistance against Russia through 2025. This assessment encompasses both already delivered and forthcoming resources. Further details regarding the specific breakdown of aid provided and planned can be obtained from the US Department of Defense. This confidence comes alongside recent large-scale US financial commitments to Ukraine, totaling over $20 billion for a World Bank fund and over $440 million for agricultural and economic support.
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Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Queens Democrat, has launched his mayoral campaign, advocating for significant policy changes. His platform centers on affordability, encompassing rent freezes for stabilized tenants, free and faster bus service, and universal no-cost childcare. He also highlights his past legislative efforts, such as the REPAIR Act aimed at increasing funding for CUNY. Mamdani joins a field of other candidates vying for the 2025 mayoral election.
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Norway’s initial 2025 budget proposed significantly reducing aid to Ukraine, but following parliamentary discussions, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced a potential increase to 30 billion kroner ($2.7 billion). This would more than double the proposed funding and represent a substantial commitment exceeding Norway’s current 2024 aid level. The final decision is pending, but the proposed sum would solidify Norway’s position as a major contributor to Ukrainian support efforts. This follows recent pledges, including a 500-million-euro aid package focused partly on military assistance.
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John Q. Hosedrinker