The presidency of Joe Biden is set to again provide significant defense support to Ukraine, declaring an impressive $1.25 billion in new military assistance.

The Biden administration, on the eve of President-elect Donald Trump's term, is poised to express unwavering support for Ukraine with a hefty aid package announcement expected this Monday, as Fox News reports.

Biden's Commitment to Bolstering Ukraine's Defense

Included in this aid package, a further testament to the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, are crucial weapons.

Among these are supplies for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system, along with Stinger missiles and artillery rounds in both 155 mm and 105 mm.

This latest military aid package trails another significant one that was publicized only weeks ago. In the early part of December, Biden's administration had announced $988 million in aid aimed at reinforcing Ukraine in its stance against Russian aggression.

Austin References Reagan

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was candid about the administration's position on the matter.

He confidently stated that former President Ronald Reagan would have shown his support for Ukraine's cause. Regarding the decision to back Ukraine, Austin stated, "This administration has made its choice. And so has a bipartisan coalition in Congress; the next administration must make its own choice."

The belief extends that Reagan's philosophy would align with Ukraine's struggle as Austin further voiced, "I am confident that President Reagan would have stood on the side of Ukraine, American security, and human freedom."

Incoming Administration's Take

The upcoming aid package, marking the 22nd of the Biden administration through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, underlines its unwavering resolve.

The intention is to maximize the provision of aid to Ukraine before the arrival of Trump's administration.

During their campaign, the incoming administration led by President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, critically examined Biden's support for Ukraine post Russia's invasion in 2022.

Vance proffered the controversial suggestion of a demilitarized zone, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outrightly rejected.

The ties between Trump and Zelenskyy were publicly visible during their recent meeting at a ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Johnson Denies Funding Request

On home ground, however, the outgoing Biden administration faced a challenge in its support for Ukraine.

House Speaker Mike Johnson denied an administration request for Congressional authorization for an additional $24 billion funding.

Johnson expressed bluntly, "It is not the place of Joe Biden to make that decision now. We have a newly elected president, and we’re going to wait and take the new commander in chief’s direction on all that. So, I don’t expect any Ukraine funding to come up now."

As the Trump administration gets ready to assume office next month, Biden's military aid announcement sends a powerful message.

It shines a spotlight on the ongoing debates regarding support for Ukraine's fight for territorial integrity and freedom against Russian aggression, a conversation set to continue into the next administration.