Biden Warns Ukraine Aid Could Be Disrupted By Government Shutdown

A government shutdown could disrupt US military aid and training for Ukraine, the Pentagon warned. Equipment could still be accessed but delivery may be impacted.
Training of Ukrainian forces by the US could also be impacted by a shutdown and furloughs.
Aid provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative for things like Abrams tanks could be disrupted.
The Pentagon would not be able to make new contracts with defense companies for equipment under this initiative during a shutdown.
The Pentagon has contingency plans for operating during a shutdown, but many non-critical activities will halt.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 4:54:00 PM

Biden Warns Ukraine Aid Could Be Disrupted By Government Shutdown

A government shutdown could disrupt US military aid and training for Ukraine, the Pentagon warned. Equipment could still be accessed but delivery may be impacted.
Training of Ukrainian forces by the US could also be impacted by a shutdown and furloughs.
Aid provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative for things like Abrams tanks could be disrupted.
The Pentagon would not be able to make new contracts with defense companies for equipment under this initiative during a shutdown.
The Pentagon has contingency plans for operating during a shutdown, but many non-critical activities will halt.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Republican civil war heats up over Ukraine aid

9/21/2023

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

The Pentagon will exempt its Ukraine operations from a potential government shutdown, allowing key training and support activities for Ukraine's forces to continue uninterrupted.

9/23/2023

Pentagon Says Ukraine Aid Will Continue Despite Potential US Government Shutdown

9/26/2023

Ukraine Faces Growing War Fatigue Among Allies as Russia Seeks to Exploit Cracks

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.

10/2/2023

Kremlin Spokesman Predicts Growing War Fatigue in West Over Ukraine Despite Continued U.S. Involvement

10/2/2023

U.S. to Send More Weapons to Ukraine Soon But Faces Dwindling Funds for Military Aid

10/6/2023

Congress Approves Over $100 Billion in Ukraine Aid, But More Funding Uncertain as Public Support Declines