U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal to Prevent Shutdown While Ukraine Seeks Western Aid for 2024
• U.S. lawmakers reach preliminary 2024 spending deal to avert government shutdown • Deal seen as step forward as both parties willing to negotiate • Ukraine relies on U.S. and NATO support as it defends against Russian attacks • Zelensky plans to reduce Ukraine government spending for mobilization needs • Ukraine risks economic downturn in 2024 unless West provides budget support