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January 19, 02:12 PM • 17155 viewsJanuary 19, 08:40 AM • 32639 viewsJanuary 17, 07:26 AM • 45004 viewsUS Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is concluding her mission after three years of work. She called this position "the honor of a lifetime" and summarized US efforts to support Ukraine in the war, reforms, and the economy.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated about Ukraine violating the "Easter truce". Meanwhile, Ukraine recorded over 2 thousand violations of this regime by the RF army.
The US would welcome an extension of the Easter ceasefire after Sunday, the State Department said. Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the regime.
US President Donald Trump may sign an order to reduce the activities of the State Department. It provides for the liquidation of the Bureau of African Affairs, the closure of non-essential embassies, and the dismissal of some diplomats and civil servants.
Bloomberg reports that the US may recognize Russian control over Crimea in a potential peace agreement. This proposal could freeze the front line, leaving most occupied territories to the Russian Federation, and remove the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the closure of the Global Engagement Center, which spent millions of dollars a year censoring Americans. The decision was prompted by allegations of suppressing freedom of speech.
The US Department of Government Efficiency announced the termination of funding for 139 international programs in support of democracy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the corresponding order.
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.
The Trump administration required U. S. State Department employees to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" among colleagues. Officials expressed concern about creating a culture of fear.
Over 100 Chinese citizens are fighting in Ukraine on the side of Russia as mercenaries, and are likely not affiliated with the Chinese government. Ukrainian troops have already captured several Chinese in the Donbas.
Donald Trump called on Russia to take action, emphasizing the heavy losses in Ukraine. A representative of Trump will meet with Putin to discuss a settlement.
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.
US President Donald Trump has signed a decree to review the export of military equipment. This should stimulate job creation and support the income of defense companies.
Ukraine will diplomatically bring information to China regarding the participation of their citizens in the war on the side of the Russian Federation. The SBU is already conducting procedural actions with captured Chinese citizens.
At the meeting in Istanbul, Russia plans to raise the issue of resuming air traffic with the United States. They will also discuss banking services for diplomatic missions and visas for diplomats.
US and Russian representatives will meet in Istanbul to discuss bilateral missions. The issue of Ukraine will not be discussed, the meeting will focus on the work of the embassies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has stated that it is verifying information regarding two citizens who were captured in Ukraine.
The US State Department has expressed concern about captured Chinese citizens who fought on the side of the Russian Federation. China supplies Russia with 80% of dual-use goods needed for the war.
The US State Department warns its citizens against traveling to Ukraine and Russia due to the high level of danger. Another 19 countries have been added to this list, including Iran, North Korea, and Yemen.
The US government has banned its employees in China from having romantic relationships with Chinese citizens due to the threat of espionage. Violators face immediate expulsion from the country.
Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev received a license to visit the United States, where he met with representatives of the Trump administration.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin's representative Kirill Dmitriev. The US Treasury Department temporarily lifted sanctions so that the State Department could issue him a visa.
The President of France commented on the verdict against Marine Le Pen in the case of embezzlement of funds. He emphasized that the law is the same for everyone, the judiciary is independent.
According to analysts, Russia is demanding Ukraine's complete capitulation, insisting on regime change and neutrality, which contradicts the US peace plans.
The special representative for international economic cooperation of the Russian Federation will meet with the special representative of the American side to discuss economic cooperation and overcoming the crisis after the invasion of Ukraine. This is the first visit of a Russian high-ranking official since the beginning of the war.
The US administration is considering new sanctions and economic measures to force Ukraine and russia to agree. The White House is disappointed with the lack of progress in negotiations and moscow's resistance to peace initiatives.
President Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with the comments of the leaders of both sides of the conflict and continues to work to end it. His teams are also involved in this process.
US State Department spokeswoman Temi Bruce stressed the need for diplomatic efforts to achieve a full ceasefire and the start of negotiations between the parties.
The US State Department spokeswoman expressed concern about the imprisonment of Marine Le Pen and recalled the importance of democratic values. The leader was sentenced to 4 years in prison and banned from running for office.
