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What US political chaos means for Putin’s war

ABC News Daily
ABC News Daily
Episode • Oct 5, 2023 • 14m

Since Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has relied on tens of billions of dollars in military support from the US to give it a fighting chance.

So, what happens if that dries up? It’s a live issue because of the chaos unfolding in US politics.

This week, a bill to avert a government shutdown was passed by Congress, but funding for Ukraine was missing. 

Today, Michael Kimmage, a former state department adviser during the Obama years on what it means for the future of the war. 

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Michael Kimmage, professor of history at the Catholic University of America

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