Shutdown in the US: over $5 billion in weapons for allies and Ukraine blocked.

Halt of weapons exports due to shutdown in the US

According to inkorr.com: The shutdown in the US has led to the suspension of weapons exports worth over $5 billion for allies and Ukraine. This was reported by Axios, citing an assessment from the US State Department.

"Democrats are blocking the sale of critically important weapons, including to our NATO allies, which harms the US industrial base and jeopardizes our security and the security of our partners," said State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

Using NATO funds to purchase weapons

It was previously reported that under the new Purl mechanism, the US and its allies are using NATO funds to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. Previous supplies worth $500 million have already been approved, and another $1.5 billion has been announced for future purchases. Ukraine offered the US to acquire Patriot air defense systems.

The shutdown of the US government has also led to the suspension of weapons exports worth over $5 billion for allies and Ukraine. This may negatively impact the security of recipient countries, including Ukraine, which receives defense support from the United States.

The situation with the shutdown in the US underscores the vulnerability of international defense goods supplies. As Ukraine and its allies rely on these supplies to bolster their defense capabilities, delays in exports can complicate their ability to defend against threats. It is important to monitor the further steps of the US and its partners in addressing this issue, which could impact global security.