From Atlantic Council By Peter Dickinson @Biz_Ukraine_Mag
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The unprecedented removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker has thrust US politics into uncharted territory, while also sparking alarm across the Atlantic in Ukraine. The October 3 vote was preceded by heated debate over the latest proposed aid package for Ukraine, with opponents of continued US support for the Ukrainian war effort playing a key role in McCarthy’s downfall. Many in Kyiv are now fearful over the future of US aid, which has so far been crucial in allowing the country to resist Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Ukraine continues to enjoy the support of the Biden administration as well as strong bipartisan backing in Congress. However, with American politics in paralysis and a vocal minority apparently intent on opposing further US funding for Ukraine’s defense, there are concerns that vital deliveries of military aid could be delayed or derailed entirely. As House Republicans prepare to select a new speaker with an internal vote scheduled for Wednesday, the Atlantic Council invited a number of Ukrainians to share their perspectives on what the congressional leadership drama could mean for Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression.
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