According to US media reports on the 12th, former President Trump "strongly opposed" the Biden administration allowing Ukraine to use US-aided missiles and other weapons to strike deep into Russian targets, saying it was "a big mistake."
The US announced on the 12th an additional $500 million in military aid to Ukraine and stated that it will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until the current government's term ends.
On the 12th, Time magazine published an interview with Trump, in which he stated he "strongly opposes" the Biden administration allowing Ukraine to use US-aided missiles and other weapons to strike deep into Russian targets.
"Why are we doing this? We are completely escalating the war and making things worse... I think this is a big mistake."
In the interview, Trump did not directly answer the question of whether the US would reduce military, humanitarian, and intelligence aid to Ukraine if he came to power.
He stated that he would not disclose the content of the peace agreement he hopes to achieve between Russia and Ukraine, and he hopes both sides can reach an agreement, saying he will not "abandon" Ukraine for this.
On the 12th, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby stated at a regular press briefing that President Biden had approved a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, including air defense weapons, ammunition, drones, and armored vehicles.
The Biden administration will continue to provide military aid to Ukraine until January 2025, when its term ends.
According to a list released by the US Department of Defense on the same day, this is the 72nd time since August 2021 that President Biden has directly approved military aid to Ukraine using executive power.
The related weapons will be drawn from the US Department of Defense's stockpile, including munitions to counter drones, ammunition compatible with the "HIMARS" multiple launch rocket system, 155mm and 105mm artillery shells, drones, armored vehicles, "Humvee" military vehicles, etc.
According to the Department of Defense's total amount of military aid to Ukraine and details of the weapons, the Biden administration has committed over $63.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine since taking office.
In an interview program broadcast by NBC on the 8th, Trump said that after he becomes president, Ukraine "might" have to be prepared for a reduction in US aid.