Yulia Svyrydenko announced the launch of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. The government also allocated UAH 22 billion for the protection of energy facilities.
The administration of the Russian president is taking direct control of soft power tools. "Rossotrudnichestvo" will be reoriented towards special projects and covert influence.
The American-Ukrainian fund URIF has invested in the capital of Sine Engineering. The funds will be used to develop radio communication and drone navigation systems.
Judge Tanya Chutkan allowed the case to proceed regarding Musk's unlawful performance of official functions. Plaintiffs claim harm from his decisions on grants.
The U. S. Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration, granting a motion to halt Elon Musk's deposition in the USAID closure case. Judges overturned a lower court's decision that compelled Musk and other former officials to testify under oath.
American actor Peter Greene, known for his roles in "The Mask" and "Pulp Fiction," died in December 2025 from an accidental gunshot wound. His body was found after acquaintances became concerned about his lack of contact.
They earned over $8 million, but do not declare employee earnings, journalists report on the income of Shabunin's Anti-Corruption Action Center.
Donald Trump said he could make countries pay their dues to the UN if the organization asked him to. He declined to comment on whether the US would repay its debts to the UN.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in promised US energy aid to Ukraine have yet to be disbursed, raising concerns amid a harsh winter. The funds, intended for gas imports and infrastructure reconstruction, are stuck due to bureaucratic confusion and internal disputes within the Trump administration.
Selective sensitivity is also a skill, especially when it is well-funded - former SAP prosecutor on anti-corruption activist Kostiuk's statements regarding apartments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The historic FBI headquarters building in Washington will be decommissioned, and employees will move to a facility previously occupied by the disbanded U. S. Agency for International Development. This decision, announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on December 26, will save taxpayer money and better meet the Bureau's needs.
Despite a wide arsenal of anti-corruption tools, the question of the real effectiveness of the NACP's activities is increasingly arising. Under the leadership of Viktor Pavlushchyk, the Agency mostly focuses on procedures, reports, and recommendations. As a result, the fight against corruption risks remaining only "on paper."
Former head of the State Judicial Administration, Oleksiy Salnikov, claims that NABU is trying to prevent him from testifying in a US case regarding control over the distribution of USAID grants. He states that a fabricated case has been opened against him with the aim of removing him from office and discrediting him.
The Trump administration is trying to protect Elon Musk from testifying in a lawsuit related to his work at the U. S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit concerns allegations of "unconstitutional seizure of power" and "dismantling" USAID, an international aid agency.
Donald Trump publicly called Colombian President Gustavo Petro "the leader of illegal drug trafficking," accusing him of encouraging drug production. At the same time, the Pentagon confirmed the destruction of a vessel linked to Colombian rebels, which resulted in the deaths of three people.
A Lowy Institute report shows that Trump's policies, including tariffs and aid cuts, are weakening US influence in Southeast Asia. China is becoming the dominant power in the region through trade and investment efforts.
The Trump administration ordered the destruction of a $9. 7 million shipment of USAID contraceptives intended for low-income countries. The supplies are stuck in a warehouse in Belgium, and offers from international organizations to distribute or sell them have been rejected.
The eExcise system, which will track the circulation of excisable goods, is entering the final stage of development. A full transition is expected from November 2026, giving businesses 10 months to adapt.
The US Court of Appeals rejected a request to block a ruling that prohibits the Trump administration from arbitrarily cutting foreign aid. Earlier, the court ordered the restoration of funding for programs worth $11 billion.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on social media platform "X" the official start of the liquidation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
US President Donald Trump intends to cancel $5 billion in foreign aid, using the mechanism of "pocket veto". Among the canceled expenditures is $1.5 million allocated for advertising paintings by Ukrainian women.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill canceling $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. This is the first time in decades that Congress has approved a president's request to rescind previously approved funding.
The US decided to burn nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives purchased for USAID humanitarian programs. These supplies were stored in Belgium after the Trump administration froze foreign aid programs, and proposals for their repackaging and repurchase were rejected.
The US Senate may consider a White House request to return $9. 4 billion for international aid and public broadcasting. This decision could end funding for USAID, NPR, and PBS, and also affect HIV/AIDS programs.
The US State Department is laying off 1,353 employees, including civil servants and diplomats, as part of a large-scale reorganization by the Trump administration. This move has drawn criticism regarding the potential weakening of America's global leadership.
The US Department of State plans to lay off hundreds of employees after a Supreme Court decision allowed job cuts. This reduction, which accounts for about 15% of the staff, aims to increase the department's efficiency.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi stated that 70% of NABU cases against MPs are related to errors in declarations, not corruption. This raises questions about the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies and their funding.
The United States of America is discontinuing USAID programs, and the State Department will now manage all foreign aid. This decision was made after an analysis revealed that USAID's activities do not serve U.S. national interests.
The Trump administration stopped funding USAID, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims that the agency has not shown results since the Cold War. This decision could lead to increased mortality and draws criticism from USAID supporters.
Cuts to USAID funding initiated by the Trump administration could cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030. According to The Lancet, USAID programs have averted 91 million deaths in the past two decades.
