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US government shutdown reportedly putting Ukraine weapons deliveries at risk of delay
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The Kyiv Independent
The U.S. government shutdown has stalled arms talks between Ukraine and the U.S. and could delay weapons deliveries, the Telegraph reported on Oct. 3, citing unnamed Ukrainian sources.
The main concern, according to a source, is that negotiations over future weapons deliveries have been disrupted, delaying key projects.
Ukraine first outlined the $90 billion weapons request during Zelensky's visit to Washington in August, describing it as part of broader postwar security guarantees.
The Financial Times previously reported that Kyiv had initially proposed a $100 billion purchase of American weapons, potentially financed by European partners.
Ukraine has also begun exporting some domestically produced systems, particularly naval drones, after the government in September launched a controlled export program.