America has provided more than $70 billion in aid to Ukraine. The money has not just gone to the military, but also to help farmers, small businesses and first responders.

The new US military aid package to Ukraine worth US$325 million is not expected to contain the ATACMS long-range missiles that Kyiv has been asking for in recent months to hit Russian targets in the deep rear.

The shutdown of the US government may affect the speed of military assistance to Ukraine. Source: Matthew Miller, spokesman for the US State Department Details: Miller said the shutdown [delay in the adoption of the new budget - ed.

The U.S. military’s activities related to supporting Ukraine – such as training of Ukrainian soldiers on American tactics and equipment, as well as shipments of weapons to Kyiv – will continue despite any potential shutdown, Politico reported. As late as last Tuesday, Sherwood was saying a shutdown could halt those activities, Politico reported.

By Makini Brice, Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to lawmakers on Thursday for continued support in the war with Russia amid Republican skepticism over whether Congress should approve a new round of aid for his country.

The Pentagon announced that Ukraine funding will not be affected by a government shutdown if lawmakers cannot reach an agreement by Sept. 30, per RSBN. JUST IN: The United States

The potential U.S. federal government shutdown on Oct. 1 may complicate the delivery of aid packages to Ukraine, according to the State Department.