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January 15, 04:22 PM • 10807 viewsJanuary 12, 12:45 AM • 78873 viewsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio became a national security advisor, head of USAID, and archivist. This happened after the dismissal of Mike Waltz, who was nominated by Trump as ambassador to the UN.
Funding NABU, NACP, SAPO and HACC costs Ukraine almost UAH 4 billion per year. The real economic effect in 2024 was less than UAH 1 billion, according to NABU data.
The Trump administration has decided to cut funding for Ukraine's cybersecurity programs. This could weaken the country's defenses and make it an easy target for Russian hackers.
After Elon Musk's departure from DOGE, Trump's ministers will have more power over the budget and personnel. Tension in the government has been growing due to Musk's powers and criticism of his decisions.
American actor Sean Penn has visited Ukraine for the fourth time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. He met with fighters of the 3rd Special Operations Regiment and expressed his support for them.
The seizure of NAAS lands threatens the destruction of agricultural breeding in Ukraine. This can lead to the loss of many years of scientific work and the need to buy expensive technologies abroad.
The Trump administration plans to ask Congress to cut the budgets of the State Department and USAID to $28. 4 billion in 2026. The closure of American diplomatic missions is also being considered.
Federal spending in the US has increased, despite DOGE's efforts to cut back. Analysis shows that Musk's savings had little impact on overall government spending.
Bridget Brink is completing her three-year term as US Ambassador to Ukraine. The resignation is due to personal and political issues, as well as cuts in USAID.
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink plans to resign early. Personal and political problems are cited as the reason.
The UN World Food Program has warned of mass deaths due to US cuts in humanitarian aid to 14 countries. The cuts could lead to tragic consequences.
The UN warns that cuts in aid budgets could undo progress in reducing deaths of women during pregnancy and childbirth. Curtailment of services is already being recorded in many countries.
The US Treasury Secretary announced an agreement with Ukraine on minerals, which could become a long-term economic partnership. It is considered part of Trump's peace plan.
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford won against the conservative, despite $25 million invested by Elon Musk. This will preserve the liberal majority in the state Supreme Court.
A US appeals court has allowed Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to cut staff at USAID. The administration plans to shut down the agency's independent operations by September.
All USAID staff will be laid off by September 30. The US State Department will take over USAID programs, but employees will not be automatically transferred.
Western governments are cutting foreign aid, which could lead to 10 million more HIV infections and nearly 3 million deaths by the end of the decade.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health assured that tuberculosis is a curable disease. Doctors are doing everything possible to ensure that every patient has a chance to recover, despite their severe condition.
A district judge has ruled that Elon Musk and the White House Office of Performance likely violated the Constitution by shutting down USAID. The court ordered to restore access to the agency's systems.
Trump's actions regarding USAID encouraged Orbán, Fico and Vučić to increase pressure on non-governmental organizations and media in their countries. The governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have stepped up their efforts.
U. S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that in order to start a dialogue with the Russian Federation, it is necessary to cease hostilities. He emphasized the importance of flexibility and patience in the negotiations.
USAID is terminating a grant agreement with the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine for $75 million. This will reduce funding for the purchase of equipment for the energy sector.
USAID employees were ordered to destroy classified documents stored at headquarters. This happened after the cancellation of 83% of programs, which led to lawsuits and requests from the Senate.
The USA announced the cessation of funding for five projects of the UN Human Rights Office, including in Ukraine. Programs will be reduced or closed as part of a comprehensive review of foreign aid spending.
The Trump administration has released a list of 50 achievements of the president in the first 50 days of his second term. Among them are the fight against illegal immigration, bringing manufacturing back to the USA, and "peace negotiations" between Ukraine and Russia.
The U. S. Secretary of State announced the closure of most USAID programs after a six-week analysis. The reason was the misuse of billions of dollars that did not align with U.S. interests.
The Trump administration halted funding for Columbia University due to student protests regarding Israel and Gaza. The university established a disciplinary committee and promised to cooperate with the government to restore the funds.
During a meeting of the US Cabinet, Elon Musk clashed with Marco Rubio and Sean Duffy over staff layoffs. Trump intervened in the dispute, siding with Secretary of State Rubio.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay debts to USAID partners by March 10. The amount owed to non-profit organizations is estimated at 2 billion dollars.
The acting deputy administrator of USAID reported the possibility of referring criminal cases to the U. S. Department of Justice. This concerns allegations of the misuse of foreign aid.
