Biden will implement new sanctions against Russia before Trump arrives, according to Reuters.

President Joe Biden is set to announce new sanctions targeting the Russian economy this week. These measures will be part of efforts to bolster Kyiv's military capabilities ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

According to Reuters.

An American official stated that details regarding the sanctions Biden will implement during his final days in office are not yet available, but Biden's aides are briefing Trump's team on the actions they will take.

These steps coincide with the Biden administration preparing a new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine, which is expected to include air defense missiles, air-to-ground munitions, and support equipment for F-16 fighters, according to an American official.

The return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on January 20 has sparked discussions about a diplomatic resolution that would end Moscow's invasion, but it has also raised concerns in Kyiv that a quick peace could come at a high cost, writes Reuters.

Trump's advisors have proposed ceasefire options that could effectively lead to the transfer of significant portions of the country to Russia in the foreseeable future.

Biden's aides express their desire to position Ukraine advantageously on the battlefield to have leverage for potential negotiations with Russia this year.

Background. Previously, Mind reported that U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced plans to impose new powerful sanctions against the Russian financial sector. This decision is linked to the involvement of North Korean military forces in the war alongside Russia.