To improve Ukraine’s negotiating position prior to the “peace” talks.

Biden knows that Ukraine will lose US support once Putin’s puppet takes office on January 20th.

Ukraine will be forced to concede whatever ground Russia has taken over the past 30 months, plus whatever territory Russia may seek to gain over the next 60 days.

The new authorized strike capability may keep Putin in check before Trump takes office.

Ukraine is our friend, Ned. The United States support enabled Ukraine to bravely defend itself and keep Russia from the Polish border. We will see what happens over the next 4 years.