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In the Russian military, many of the enlisted foreigners came to Russia first as students, but their visas lapsed and they do not want to return home.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa similarly warned that its lapse would carry serious consequences for his country.

The report did cite communication breakdowns, unclear designation of responsibilities, insufficient resources and chaotic conditions as factors in the lapses, while providing recommendations for how to address those big picture shortcomings in the future.

In the memo, the Office of Budget and Management directs federal agencies to begin drafting "reduction in force" plans for programmes whose funding will lapse if Congress fails to meet a 30 September budget deadline.

"I wouldn't normally conduct myself in such a fashion. I regret that lapse last week and I wish to apologise to all colleagues."