The US has suspended arms supplies to NATO and Ukraine due to the shutdown.

The American government has temporarily suspended the export of arms to NATO allies and Ukraine. The reason is a budget crisis and the actual shutdown of federal structures. According to sources from Axios, the decision was made due to the lack of approved funding, which has paralyzed the activities of the State Department and the Pentagon regarding foreign military contracts.

Suspended contracts and allies’ concerns

Hundreds of deliveries, including missiles, armored vehicles, and air defense systems, are locked until the budget stabilizes. The list includes both NATO countries and Ukraine, which particularly feels the dependence on American support. For Kyiv, the freeze on supplies means a threat to planned operations and a shortage of ammunition.

American defense companies producing equipment under contracts are already warning of risks to the U.S.’s export positions. Without government funding and payment guarantees, logistics and production are practically halted.

Congress did not agree — the world awaits a decision

The main reason for the crisis is Congress’s failure to approve a temporary budget. As a result, the shutdown has paralyzed the work of ministries, including defense and diplomatic departments. Without the approval of a new resolution, foreign deliveries remain banned, and international partners are left in uncertainty.

According to sources, the decision to unfreeze can only be made after funding is restored. Until then, any movement of arms requires separate approval, which delays the process for weeks.

Risks for Ukraine and the reputation of the U.S.

For Ukraine, the pause in supplies means the need to seek new supply routes and redistribute internal reserves. Against the backdrop of the winter season and constant drone attacks, this poses a real threat to energy facilities and the country’s defense capability.

Political analysts note: such a pause may weaken allies’ trust in the U.S. as a stable arms supplier. After all, Washington has long been a symbol of predictability in defense alliances.

Economy, politics, and the time factor

Defense contracts are not only a matter of security but also an important part of the American economy. Each delay is millions of dollars in losses for industry, jobs, and tax revenues.

Washington finds itself in a situation where internal political struggle is already affecting global security. The question is only how long it will take to return to a normal rhythm and how long allies are willing to wait.

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