American officials are unable to deliberate on aid as Kiev is being pressed by Russian troops, the newspaper says
A US government shutdown has caused discussions between Washington and Kiev on future weapons deals to be put on hold, as Ukraine “continues to incur devastating losses on the battlefield,” the Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Hundreds of thousands of US federal workers were furloughed on Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on spending, particularly in healthcare, with each side blaming the other for the lapse.
The shutdown has reportedly impacted talks on a prospective drone agreement…
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