An expert provided a detailed explanation of the US government shutdown. According to him, this is the 15th such event since the 1980s: the government temporarily halts funding if the budget is not approved, usually due to disagreements between political parties over legislated budget and debt limits.
Shutdowns typically occur at the end of the fiscal year when decisions on additional funding are required. If no compromise is reached, payments to civil servants and the military stop, and certain government programs are suspended.
The longest shutdown in US history lasted 35 days during Donald Trump’s first term. Currently, the conflict is between Democrats and Republicans over healthcare expenditures. The expert predicts a resolution soon, expecting a short shutdown.
For Ukraine, the shutdown has no direct impact: US budgetary aid is already suspended, while weapons sales continue on commercial terms. The expert notes that the shutdown is a domestic US issue and that such situations have become common in American politics.
The conversation also touched on US domestic political dynamics, particularly changes in Trump’s team’s behavior and a focus on internal security and Middle Eastern affairs. According to the expert, the current shutdown is unlikely to cause major turmoil in the US.
