{"id":2041516,"date":"2023-09-22T14:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-ensures-ukraine-will-continue-to-receive-funding-if-government-shuts-down-while-border-security-could-take-hit\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T14:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:32:48","slug":"pentagon-ensures-ukraine-will-continue-to-receive-funding-if-government-shuts-down-while-border-security-could-take-hit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-ensures-ukraine-will-continue-to-receive-funding-if-government-shuts-down-while-border-security-could-take-hit\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon guarantees Ukraine&#8217;s funding amid potential government shutdown, but border security may suffer."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-ensures-ukraine-will-continue-to-receive-funding-if-government-shuts-down-while-border-security-could-take-hit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041516&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ukraine Exempted from U.S. Government Shutdown, Ensuring Continuous Support<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ukraine \u200ccan breathe a sigh of relief as the Pentagon has announced that its operations\u2063 will be exempt from any potential U.S. government shutdown. This means that the flow of cash, weapons, and military equipment\u200d to Ukraine will continue uninterrupted, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-direct-payment-worth-914-to-arrive-friday\/\" title=\"Social Security update: 4 direct payment arriving Friday.\">providing crucial support<\/a> to President Volodymyr Zelensky\u2019s forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a reversal of its previous stance, the Department of Defense assured that Ukraine&#8217;s \u2064training programs\u2063 and \u2063weapons \u2064shipments will proceed even if the government shuts down. This exemption is part of the \u2062Operation Atlantic Resolve, which is considered an essential activity for national security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this is good news for Ukraine, concerns have been raised about the potential impact \u2062of a shutdown on\u200d border security. Republicans argue that the border \u2062crisis, which has seen daily crossings reach \u2063an all-time high, cannot get any worse and therefore a shutdown wouldn&#8217;t be a significant concern. Democrats, on the other hand, point to the ongoing crisis as a reason for Republicans to reach\u2062 a spending bill agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Republicans Hold Out on\u200b Spending Bill, Frustrating House Speaker<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the deadline for passing an appropriations \u2064bill approaches, Republicans in the House have yet to reach an agreement. Some conservative members, including Rep. Matt Gaetz and\u2062 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, are withholding their approval in an attempt to push for improved security at the southern border. This has caused frustration for House Speaker\u2062 Kevin McCarthy, who is puzzled by the lack of\u200c complaints about the bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rep. Taylor Greene, in particular, changed her vote\u2062 to &#8220;no&#8221; due to concerns over further funding for Ukraine\u200d while \u200cthe\u200c border crisis persists. She questions the effectiveness of past military interventions and\u2064 argues against allocating funds\u200d for the Ukraine war.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the deadline looming, Congress must act swiftly to pass the appropriations bill and avoid a government shutdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role has the\u2064 United \u2062States played in supporting Ukraine since the outbreak of the conflict in 2014?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Ons, and military support to Ukraine will continue uninterrupted, despite the political deadlock in Washington.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exemption granted to Ukraine \u200cis a testament to the crucial role it plays in the United States&#8217; foreign policy agenda. This decision underscores\u200c the\u2063 unwavering commitment of the U.S. government to Ukraine&#8217;s\u2062 security \u200dand sovereignty, especially \u2063in the face of Russian aggression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since the outbreak of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in\u2063 2014, the United States \u2064has \u200bbeen a key ally and supporter of Ukraine. It has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-ensures-ukraine-will-continue-to-receive-funding-if-government-shuts-down-while-border-security-could-take-hit\/\" title=\"Pentagon guarantees Ukraine's funding amid potential government shutdown, but border security may suffer.\">provided significant financial aid<\/a>, military equipment, and training to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian-backed \u200cseparatists. This support has been pivotal in enabling Ukraine to withstand the ongoing aggression \u2062and maintain its territorial integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exemption from the government shutdown also reflects \u2064the\u200c close cooperation and partnership between the United States and Ukraine. Over the years, the two countries have developed a strong bond based on\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-holds-first-phone-call-with-ukraine-president\/\" title=\"Biden holds first phone call with Ukraine president\">shared democratic values<\/a> and shared security interests.\u200b The U.S. government&#8217;s\u200b decision\u2062 to ensure\u200d continuous support for Ukraine further solidifies this\u2062 partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ukraine, in turn, has proven to be\u2063 a\u200c reliable and strategic partner for the United States. It has actively cooperated with the\u200d U.S. in various \u200dregional and international initiatives, such \u2063as NATO exercises and peacekeeping operations. Ukraine&#8217;s\u200d efforts to modernize its armed\u200b forces and implement important reforms have also been applauded by the U.S.\u200c government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exemption also serves as a clear message to Russia that the\u2064 United States stands firmly with Ukraine. It\u2064 demonstrates that any attempts to undermine Ukraine&#8217;s sovereignty and territorial integrity will be met \u2062with a strong and \u200bunified\u2064 response from the international community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the exemption\u2062 provides assurance for Ukraine, it is essential for \u200dthe United States to find a resolution to the government shutdown as soon as\u200c possible. The prolonged political gridlock not only\u200d affects\u2063 domestic operations but also undermines the country&#8217;s ability to effectively \u200cfulfill\u2064 its international commitments and responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, the exemption \u2063of Ukraine from the U.S. government shutdown is a significant development\u200d that \u2062ensures continuous \u200bsupport for Ukraine&#8217;s security and sovereignty. It reflects the deep-rooted partnership between \u200bthe\u200d United States and Ukraine\u2064 and\u200b sends\u2064 a strong message to Russia about the international community&#8217;s unwavering \u2062support \u200bfor Ukraine. However, it is imperative for the \u2064United States to swiftly resolve \u200bthe\u200b government \u200bshutdown and return \u200bto normal operations to maintain its global leadership and \u2064fulfill \u2062its commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukraine can breathe easy as the U.S. government shutdown won&#8217;t hinder the supply of funds, weapons, and military gear. The Pentagon has exempted Ukrainian operations from any potential shutdown. While Capitol Hill negotiates to avert the shutdown, the Department of Defense assured that Ukraine&#8217;s support will remain unaffected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2041517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041516\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}