March 24, 03:18 PM • 26345 views06:35 PM • 8220 viewsMarch 24, 03:18 PM • 26438 views06:35 PM • 8358 viewsMarch 23, 09:52 PM • 45232 viewsMarch 23, 06:36 PM • 42806 viewsMarch 23, 02:50 PM • 39603 viewsThe 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.
According to Andrius Kubilius, the US is trying to reach a peace agreement on the war in Ukraine, but they need to understand who Putin is. Appeasement of dictators ends badly, they become more aggressive.
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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied the resumption of the program to investigate the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia, noting that it is not being funded.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that more than 300 foreign students have been deprived of visas for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. The State Department is actively identifying violators.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that she condemns the impact on civilians as a result of the Russian strike on Sumy. The United States will continue to work to cease fire in order to avoid casualties.
The US State Department reported that the issue of the occupied territories of Ukraine will be discussed after a complete ceasefire. The main thing now is to achieve peace.
Washington is working to stop the fire between Ukraine and Russia. The US says the parties have never been so close to a complete ceasefire.
