The Trump administration is preparing a massive cut in USAID staff, leaving only 294 employees out of more than 10,000. The decision threatens global humanitarian aid and disease control programs.
Elon Musk reposted a fake story on behalf of E! News about USAID's alleged funding of Western celebrities' visits to Ukraine. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted this information as Russian propaganda.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that foreign aid should promote U.S. interests, not be charity. USAID refused to provide information on the use of funds, where only 10-13% of the amount reaches the recipients.
The U. S. Agency for International Development is sending all directly hired staff on administrative leave starting February 7, media reports say.
The government is considering alternative sources of funding for projects after USAID suspended its support. Some of the initiatives are planned to be financed from the state budget, and negotiations are underway with other countries.
Marco Rubio is appointed acting administrator of USAID. The U.S. State Department announces a review of the agency's activities due to inconsistency with national interests.
Three federal labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over DOGE's access to confidential Treasury Department data. They claim that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent allowed Musk's team to access government payment systems without proper procedures.
U. S. District Judge Lauren Alikhan has extended a temporary injunction against a federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration. The judge believes the plan may violate Congress' constitutional authority.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio became the interim head of USAID and criticized the agency's work. A conflict arose at USAID headquarters over attempts to gain access to classified information.
The Accounting Chamber found numerous violations in the management of seized assets by the ARMA. The state lost UAH 2.5 billion in taxes and 0.5 billion cubic meters of gas due to the agency's ineffective activities.
USAID employees were ordered not to report to the headquarters in Washington after Musk's announcement that the agency would be closed. More than 600 employees lost access to systems, and the agency's website disappeared without explanation.
Elon Musk, the new head of the US government's Office of Management and Budget, called USAID a criminal organization. According to him, the agency funded biological weapons research, including COVID-19.
Two USAID security officials were placed on leave because they refused to provide access to the agency's systems. Representatives of Musk's department eventually gained access to confidential data.
The official USAID website stopped functioning on February 1, the reasons for the failure are unknown. This is happening against the backdrop of a possible transfer of the agency to the control of the US State Department.
The President of Ukraine has instructed to finance critical programs at the expense of domestic funds. The priority areas include energy, veteran projects, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
The White House press secretary clarified that only the OMB memorandum has been rescinded, not the federal funding freeze. The President's executive orders on federal funding remain in effect and will be enforced.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun consultations with European countries on how to replace the suspended USAID assistance. The suspension of funding affected cultural, educational, and media projects in Ukraine.
US military support for Ukraine remains unchanged, as the programs have already been approved. Only social, infrastructure, and media projects are under threat, pending the decision of the Federal Court.
USAID has temporarily suspended funding for all programs and projects in Ukraine for 90 days. Vereshchuk announced the start of consultations with American partners to resume funding.
Brovary Lyceum No. 3 has started implementing an ESCO agreement worth almost UAH 20 million. The project involves the modernization of the heating station and comprehensive insulation of the building.
USCIS suspends acceptance of applications under the United for Ukraine program for Ukrainian refugees. The decision is related to the Executive Order “Securing Our Borders” of January 20, 2025.
USAID's Ukraine office has been ordered to suspend all projects and expenditures following an order from the US State Department. The suspension will last for 90 days to allow for an audit of aid programs.
U. S. diplomats appeal to Secretary Rubio to exempt programs for Ukraine from the 90-day aid freeze. USAID temporarily suspends issuing stop work orders in Ukraine.
Preparations are underway in Brovary to install cogeneration units and implement ESCO contracts.
On February 13-14, 2025, Ukraine will host the largest conference for entrepreneurs on entering foreign markets. Mind Export Summit 2025 will discuss export strategies, grant opportunities, and share practical experience.
The United States has provided Ukraine with $3. 4 billion in direct budget support, subject to reforms. The aid came at a critical time when Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure were intensifying.
The United States and the World Bank have provided $485 million to Ukraine as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be used to cover social and humanitarian expenses of the state budget.
50% of the energy equipment from our partners is already in operation in Ukraine. A total of 486 cogeneration units and 296 modular boiler houses have been agreed upon.
The housing and utilities expert spoke about the importance of international assistance for the energy efficiency of Ukrainian communities. Thanks to cooperation with foreign partners, communities receive generators and equipment for the stable operation of infrastructure.
Energy autonomy is becoming a key task for Ukrainian communities. The expert advises focusing on energy saving first, and then implementing energy efficiency measures.
