Politics: Aid to Ukraine at risk due to US budget problems
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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky risks losing military support from the United States if Washington fails to resolve the budget issue, writes Politico.
« “If US lawmakers will not agree on a budget by the end of the month, the authorities will be forced to stop all non-essential activities,” — Details were provided by Pentagon spokesman Chris Sherwood.
Primarily during such an episode in 2018, US troops continued to hunt terrorists in the Middle East, but training events for tens of thousands of National Guard soldiers and reservists were canceled, he recalled.< /p >
According to Sherwood, the government freeze will most likely lead to a delay in pilot training for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Difficulties may also arise with the supply of military products.
The Pentagon also warned against halting funding for new aid under the Security Assistance Initiative for Ukraine, indicating that the Defense Department will not be able to enter into agreements with military-industrial complex enterprises for new arms contracts for Kiev, the article notes.
The United States national debt reached a new record of $33 trillion on September 15.