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The U. S. Secretary of State has allowed the continuation of funding for humanitarian programs during the 90-day moratorium. The Pentagon's military aid to Ukraine has not been affected, but civilian programs have been suspended.
More than 1,200 Congolese fled to Rwanda after the M23 militants seized the city of Goma. The conflict resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, including 17 peacekeepers.
Prisoners of war in Ukraine will be allowed to make phone calls via IP telephony in coordination with the Coordination Headquarters. For suspected criminals, additional permission is required from the investigating authorities.
Trump intends to use tough methods of pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine within 100 days. The plan includes economic sanctions, blackmail, and possible involvement of China to influence Putin.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the actions of M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ukraine is ready to provide humanitarian assistance and supports the peaceful settlement of the conflict within the framework of the Luanda process.
The President of Ukraine, along with representatives of 60 countries, took part in the commemoration ceremony in Auschwitz. The event was attended by 50 former prisoners of the concentration camp, where more than a million people died.
Chisinau will provide Transnistria with 3 million cubic meters of gas to maintain pressure in the system. The EU will allocate 30 million euros to purchase gas for electricity generation in the region.
On January 27, the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the Holocaust, the Nazis murdered more than 6 million Jews, including 1.5 million children.
On January 26, the world celebrates International Customs Day, Audit Day and World Environmental Education Day. Each holiday has its own history and special significance for the development of society.
The United States plans to resume supplying Israel with heavy aircraft bombs, which was suspended in 2021. The decision follows a review of the Biden administration's policy on the use of munitions in densely populated areas.
The UN has temporarily suspended the movement of staff in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen after the detention of 7 staff members in Sanaa. The organization demands the immediate release of the detainees and condemns the actions of the Houthis.
The United States has officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the WHO, which will take place on January 22, 2026. Trump accused the organization of mismanaging the pandemic, which threatens to lose 18% of WHO funding.
On January 24, the world celebrates International Education Day and Eskimo Day. Also today, believers honor the memory of St. Xenia of Rome. Each holiday has its own unique history and celebration traditions.
A video of Russian soldiers shooting six unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war was posted online. Ombudsman Lubinets called on the UN and the ICRC to respond to another war crime.
Yemeni Houthi rebels released 25 crew members of the Galaxy Leader, including Ukrainians. The release was mediated by Oman as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine will receive €30. 6 billion in budget support from the EU in 2025 through various sources of funding. The funds will be used for the priority needs of the state budget, including social and economic programs.
Donald Trump has signed a decree to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The reasons for this are the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of reforms, and excessive US financial contributions.
The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has presented a list of 23 candidates for key positions in his future administration. The nominees include Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Robert Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health.
Maia Sandu announced her readiness to provide financial and humanitarian assistance to Transnistria to overcome the energy crisis.
On January 20, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, occupied by Russia. Crimeans resist, suffering from repression and militarization. The Russian Federation has turned the peninsula into a military base.
About 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their country since the fall of the Assad regime. Most refugees left Syria because of repression and are now returning because of instability in neighboring countries.
Following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, the situation with humanitarian convoys in Gaza is expected to stabilize. UNRWA has prepared 4000 trucks of aid, half of which is food.
South Korea's ambassador to the UN said that the DPRK military believed they were going to Ukraine for training, not war. There are 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia.
Russia has spent more than $18 billion on missile and drone attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. Revenues from oil and gas exports remain the main source of funding.
The President of Ukraine invited the UN to join the Food from Ukraine initiative to supply food to Syria. During the meeting with UN representatives, the parties also discussed humanitarian aid to Ukrainians worth $3.3 billion.
Zelenskyy announced $6. 6 billion in military aid from Britain and new investments in drone production. They also discussed cooperation with Italy on air defense and $3.3 billion in support for the UN.
The first quadripartite meeting was held with the participation of Ukraine, Russia and ICRC representatives on access to prisoners of war. The parties discussed the exchange of information, the transfer of letters, and the establishment of medical commissions.
61% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return to Ukraine when it is safe. The UN is working with the government to provide housing and employment for future returnees.
The UN has approved a plan to raise more than $2. 6 billion to help Ukrainians in 2025. The humanitarian needs plan has been discussed with the UN leadership and includes programs for demining the territory.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. The UN is ready to expand humanitarian aid and support the implementation of the agreement to overcome the “catastrophic” situation.