January 19, 11:35 PM • 20457 views
07:20 AM • 830 viewsJanuary 19, 02:12 PM • 22088 viewsJanuary 19, 08:40 AM • 37551 viewsJanuary 17, 07:26 AM • 48623 viewsUS military assistance to Ukraine continues under previously approved packages, despite the suspension of foreign aid for 90 days. This was announced by the head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation.
According to the information, the new US State Department instructions to suspend foreign aid do not apply to military support for Ukraine. The order to temporarily suspend funding will be in effect for 90 days.
The US State Department has issued an order to temporarily suspend funding for foreign assistance programs for 90 days. The suspension applies to both new funds and existing agreements, with the exception of military assistance to Israel and Egypt.
The US State Department issued a memorandum banning the display of any flags other than the American flag in consular offices. This cancels the previous practice of displaying LGBTQ+ and Black Lives Matter flags.
Marco Rubio is planning a visit to five Latin American countries, including Panama, where he will discuss migration and the Panama Canal issue. The trip will be Rubio's first foreign visit as secretary of state.
Ukraine and the new Trump administration share a common goal - achieving a just peace as soon as possible. Specific steps and parameters will be discussed during the meeting between the two presidents.
US National Security Advisor Mike Volz initiated a review of dozens of White House staffers. The employees were denied access to the building and ordered to wait for further instructions from their superiors.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to immediately close the southern border to illegal migrants. The document provides for the expulsion of violators and restrictions on the ability to apply for asylum.
In Port-au-Prince, a gang fired at an armored van of the US Embassy with high-powered rifles. The attack wounded a diplomatic staff member who works as a gardener.
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.
Scott Bessent, a candidate for the post of U. S. Treasury Secretary, has declared his readiness to support new sanctions against Russia. Special emphasis is planned to be placed on restrictions for Russian oil companies.
The US State Department considers the new sanctions to be more effective than recognizing Russia as a sponsor of terrorism. The latest restrictions have already led to the stoppage of tankers carrying Russian oil and made it impossible to circumvent previous sanctions.
North Korea has launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan. This is the second such incident in a week, following the visit of US officials to South Korea.
In the occupied territories, the occupiers killed more than 40 clergymen of various denominations, including 14 of the UOC-MP. The occupiers also destroyed about 200 churches in the occupied territories.
The US Secretary of State announced that the strongest positions in foreign policy will be handed over to the future Trump administration. The United States has already provided $102 billion in aid to Ukraine, and its allies have provided $158 billion in aid.
Joe Biden will deliver his final speech on foreign policy achievements at the US State Department on January 13. The President will talk about NATO expansion, support for Ukraine, and cooperation with Asian allies.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets with French President Macron in Paris. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, North Korea's assistance to Russia, and the situation in the Middle East.
Donald Trump has announced the appointment of FoxNews journalist Tammy Bruce as press secretary of the US Department of State. Bruce will join the team of Secretary of State candidate Marco Rubio.
Donald Trump has selected Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokeswoman, to serve as deputy special envoy for peace. She will join Steve Witkoff's team to work on the Gaza peace process and the agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The US State Department informs Congress of plans to sell Israel $8 billion worth of weapons. The deal includes ammunition for fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery shells.
The US State Department has approved the sale of 20 light torpedoes and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The contractor will be the American company RTX Corporation, with the deal worth $78.5 million.
The US State Department has released a declaration of gifts to the Biden family from world leaders. The most expensive was a $20,000 diamond from the Indian prime minister, and a $2.4,000 collage from Zelenskyy.
The DPRK leader called Putin his “closest friend” and wished him victory over the “neo-Nazis” in 2025. According to the US, up to 12,000 North Korean troops are already fighting in the Kursk region.
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.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister holds phone talks with the US Secretary of State. The parties discussed the provision of air defense systems and increasing pressure on Russia.
The United States has allocated $571 million in military aid to Taiwan, delegating the management of the funds to Anthony Blinken. China criticized this decision, calling it a violation of the “one-China principle” and promised to take action.
The United States canceled the reward for the arrest of HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after the first official meeting in Damascus. Syria's new leader promised to fight terrorism and promote regional peace.
The U. S. State Department has approved the sale of $265 million worth of military equipment to Taiwan to modernize its command and control and communications systems. Earlier, the supply of F-16 spare parts and radars worth $385 million was approved.
The United States imposes visa sanctions on individuals in South Sudan who have not used the country's resources properly. The restrictions apply to those who did not fight corruption and human rights violations.
The American delegation arrived in Damascus to meet with various Syrian groups after the fall of the Assad regime. Diplomats plan to discuss the principles of the transition period and the fate of missing Americans.
