Former Pence National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg is reportedly favored for a Ukraine envoy spot in the new Trump administration, according to reports.

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KYIV - As Ukraine prepares for the looming uncertainty of a new U.S. president, officials and business executives here are coming up with ways to sell Donald Trump on the idea that a strong Ukraine is useful to his political goals - and expressing cautious optimism that he may act faster and more decisively than President Joe Biden.

American officials are acknowledging that the U.S. won’t be able to spend all of the money authorized to transfer arms to Kyiv by Jan. 20.

President Joe Biden has called on Congress to provide a $24 billion funding boost for Ukraine, signaling his latest push to help Kyiv's fight against Russian aggression. Biden, who is set to leave office in less than two months,

The proposed funds, which are aimed at avoiding a disruption in support during a change of administration, could be included in a package of decisions to avert a government shutdown next month. The allocation includes $8 billion for contracts with American companies to supply arms to Ukraine and $16 billion to replenish the US weapons stockpile.