Washington shutdown strangles Zelensky? Ukraine army left with empty guns as Putin watches quietly

Washington gridlock has paralyzed crucial U.S. military aid to Ukraine, casting doubt on billions in future weapons shipments and a landmark drone-tech deal. With U.S. government officials furloughed, Ukraine faces “unprecedented” Russian attacks, and fears a dangerous window for Putin’s war machine. Negotiations for Tomahawk missiles and advanced drones are on ice, and Europe trembles as U.S. dysfunction threatens to unravel Western unity just as Kyiv urgently needs American firepower.