Zelenskyy Visits U.S. as Pentagon Vows to Continue Ukraine Aid Amid Potential Shutdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. officials just before the Pentagon announced it will continue Ukraine support amid a potential shutdown.
The Pentagon will exempt Ukraine operations, allowing key training and weapons shipments to continue uninterrupted if the government shuts down.
U.S. officials worry international support for aiding Ukraine is waning as Zelenskyy pleaded his case in Washington.
Typically all military activities stop during a shutdown but the Pentagon chief can make exceptions for national security.
Training of Ukrainians would continue but personnel furloughs could still negatively impact operations.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 9:29:00 PM

Zelenskyy Visits U.S. as Pentagon Vows to Continue Ukraine Aid Amid Potential Shutdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. officials just before the Pentagon announced it will continue Ukraine support amid a potential shutdown.
The Pentagon will exempt Ukraine operations, allowing key training and weapons shipments to continue uninterrupted if the government shuts down.
U.S. officials worry international support for aiding Ukraine is waning as Zelenskyy pleaded his case in Washington.
Typically all military activities stop during a shutdown but the Pentagon chief can make exceptions for national security.
Training of Ukrainians would continue but personnel furloughs could still negatively impact operations.

politico.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/19/2023

Biden Warns Ukraine Aid Could Be Disrupted By Government Shutdown

US military aid and training for Ukrainian forces may be disrupted in the event of a US government shutdown, potentially impacting the ongoing conflict with Russia and the delivery of key equipment.

9/23/2023

Pentagon Says Ukraine Aid Will Continue Despite Potential US Government Shutdown

9/26/2023

Congress Faces Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown

The U.S. is on the verge of a government shutdown as Congress debates spending levels and aid to Ukraine, which could potentially affect government operations and federal workers' paychecks.

9/30/2023

Pentagon Pushes to Keep Ukraine Aid in Funding Bill, Warning of Dire Consequences if Left Out

10/2/2023

Pentagon Warns It's Running Low on Funds to Replace Weapons Sent to Ukraine

10/2/2023

Pentagon Warns of Depleted Military Stockpiles, Requests More Funding for Ukraine as Congressional Support Wavers

The Pentagon requested additional funding for Ukraine to replenish US military stockpiles, but Republican lawmakers recently blocked it.