Ukraine on Edge as McCarthy Chaos Imperils US Aid

The political chaos in the United States, including the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is causing concern in Ukraine as it threatens their supply of money and weapons. The Ukrainian government heavily relies on foreign financial and military aid, with a significant portion coming from the United States. With future U.S. funding for Ukraine now in limbo, Ukrainian officials are worried about the impact on their war effort and the bipartisan consensus on supporting Ukraine. While publicly downplaying the situation, privately there is dismay and confusion in Kyiv as they navigate the internal politics of their key military ally.