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The UN has allocated $110 million for urgent humanitarian needs worldwide due to the freezing of US foreign aid. The funds will be directed to countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, including Sudan, where a humanitarian crisis is ongoing.
The President of Poland stated that the agreement on rare earth minerals between the USA and Ukraine will make it a strategic location for America. The USA will protect its interests in Ukraine, even without sending troops.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is initiating negotiations to expand support for Ukraine in 2024. Previously, the country had already allocated 155 billion kroner in aid until 2030 under the Nansen program.
Donald Trump announced the cessation of US participation in the WHO and withdrawal from the UN, calling them "corrupt" and "anti-American. " This could lead to a loss of 22% of the UN budget and 18% of WHO funding.
Donald Trump stated that he is suspending international aid, but has not officially announced the halt of military support for Ukraine. According to Bloomberg, Washington is considering suspending the supply of military equipment.
Donald Trump stated that the USA spent $350 billion on Ukraine's defense, while Europe only spent $100 billion. At the same time, European countries spent more on Russian energy resources than on aid to Ukraine.
March 5 is celebrated as World Energy Efficiency Day, particularly relevant for Ukraine due to Russian attacks. Experts provide advice on reducing electricity consumption and rational use of resources.
US President Donald Trump announced the country's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and the WHO. He also declared a freeze on international aid and a possible exit from the UN.
Donald Trump stated the cessation of US participation in the "corrupt" WHO and withdrawal from the "anti-American" UN. Republicans supported the initiative, believing that the UN does not align with the interests of the USA and the "America First" program.
A French Reaper drone experienced three dangerous encounters with a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in international airspace. The French Minister of Defense described Russia's actions as deliberate and unprofessional.
March 4 marks the Day Against Sexual Exploitation, Engineering Day, and Obesity Day. Also, in the Orthodox calendar, the memory of Saints Gerasim of Jordan and others is honored.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern about the political course of a number of countries and the escalation of violence in the world. Particular attention was paid to the wars in Ukraine and other countries, and women's rights in Afghanistan and Iran.
The Kremlin says that the US and Russia's positions on geopolitics have converged after Trump's change of course. Lavrov praised the US president's “common sense” and Peskov welcomed the new position on the UN resolution.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio approves accelerated military aid to Israel worth $4 billion. The decision includes bypassing bureaucratic procedures and lifting restrictions on arms exports.
Ukraine's healthcare system needs $19. 4 billion to rebuild over the next 10 years. Medical facilities in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Kherson regions suffered the greatest damage.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing a dilemma over a possible EU military mission in Ukraine. She has to balance between supporting European ambitions and maintaining good relations with Trump.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Georgiy Tykhyi commented on Peskov's statement about unwillingness to discuss the status of the occupied territories. He reminded of the illegitimacy of Russia's claims and pointed out that Russia itself violates its own constitution.
The President of Ukraine will visit Ireland to meet with Prime Minister Michael Martin. Zelenskyy will then travel to the United States to discuss an agreement on rare earth minerals.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to hand over the bodies of four hostages in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The exchange is scheduled for Wednesday evening, completing the first phase of the truce.
The first pilot complaints on behalf of Ukrainian children deported by Russia have been filed with the UN Human Rights Committee. It is planned to file 10 to 15 complaints by May 2024, and a decision is expected by the end of 2025.
Milorad Dodik was sentenced to a year in prison and a 6-year ban from holding the office of President of Republika Srpska. The sentence was passed for ignoring the decisions of the UN High Representative.
UN agencies report a critical situation in Haiti due to gang violence. Over the year, 5,600 deaths and more than a million internally displaced persons were recorded.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it is necessary to find out the conditions under which Russia is ready to end the war. The US plans to start negotiations with both sides of the conflict.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained why the US did not support the UN resolution condemning Russian aggression. According to him, the document contradicts the US efforts to negotiate peace between Ukraine and Russia.
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's needs for recovery and reconstruction at $524 billion by 2034. The housing sector, transport, and energy were the most affected, with direct losses of $176 billion.
Defense Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Waltz refused to call Russia the aggressor in the war against Ukraine. Trump's advisors avoided direct answers, calling the situation “complicated.
The US and Europe are fighting at the UN and G7 over the wording on the war in Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted an appeal to parliaments, governments and international organizations on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. 244 MPs supported the document with calls for military, economic assistance and promotion of European integration.
Peter Szijjarto announced Hungary's support for the American resolution on the war in Ukraine, which does not condemn Russia. The Hungarian minister explained this by Donald Trump's “pro-peace” stance.
A video of the shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war from the 82nd Brigade in Kursk region has appeared on social media. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appeals to the UN and the Red Cross regarding Russia's war crime.