The administration of Argentine President Javier Millais has announced the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization. The decision is explained as a defense of sovereignty and criticism of WHO's actions during the pandemic.
The next meeting in the Ramstein format will take place on February 12 under the leadership of the United Kingdom instead of the United States. This will be the first meeting after Lloyd Austin held his last meeting on January 9.
The price of gold hit a record $2870 per ounce due to massive purchases by central banks and geopolitical risks. The 10% increase since the beginning of the year was the fastest pace since 1980.
Donald Trump has proposed to transfer Gaza to US control and turn it into a resort area after resettling the locals. The plan drew harsh criticism from the international community and Hamas.
The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan for the complete withdrawal of troops from Syria within 30-90 days. There are currently about 2,000 US troops in the country, including 1,100 temporary rotational forces.
Ukraine is considering purchasing American LNG gas for storage in its own underground storage facilities. The Foreign Ministry says this will help the country become a guarantor of energy security in Europe.
Foreign Minister Sibiga explained how the concept of “peace through strength” is being implemented in cooperation with the United States. He outlined specific areas of cooperation, including military assistance, natural resources, and energy security.
The $TRUMP cryptocurrency dropped from $75 to $17. 90, and its capitalization decreased from $14.5 billion to $3.6 billion. The largest investors managed to make a profit of more than $10 million each.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expects progress in peace initiatives regarding Ukraine by June.
Oil prices fell due to rising US inventories and fears of a new trade war between the US and China. The situation is further complicated by Trump's renewal of sanctions against Iranian oil exports.
The CIA has offered compensatory layoffs to employees until September 30 as part of the Trump administration's cuts. The reform is aimed at focusing intelligence on priority areas, including China.
The European Commission wants to start negotiations with the US as soon as possible to prevent the imposition of new duties. The EU is ready for difficult negotiations and to protect its own interests in trade.
Bitcoin dropped to $97,600 due to escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The SEC is cutting its cryptocurrency regulation unit amid the Trump administration's policies.
The US Postal Service has temporarily stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong due to the intensification of the trade war. The decision is related to Trump's new customs restrictions on low-value goods.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Ukraine to discuss joint projects. The visit is aimed at strengthening security and further cooperation between the two countries.
The U. S. Agency for International Development is sending all directly hired staff on administrative leave starting February 7, media reports say.
The Republican majority of the US Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as US Attorney General by a vote of 54-46. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, is a staunch ally of Donald Trump and represented him during his first impeachment.
Donald Trump announced negotiations to end the war. He compared the destruction of Ukrainian cities to Gaza and cited contradictory data on the losses of both sides.
A C-17 military aircraft transports the first group of detained migrants from Texas to the Guantanamo Bay base in Cuba. The United States plans to expand the base's capacity to hold up to 30,000 people and is sending additional marines.
Donald Trump announced US plans to control and develop the Gaza Strip, including the possible deployment of troops. Netanyahu supported this initiative, calling it capable of “changing history.
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9 to 8 in favor of nominating Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence. In this position, she will be in charge of 18 intelligence agencies with a budget of about $100 billion.
Trump meets with Netanyahu at the White House to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The US president promised to take control of the Gaza Strip after the Palestinians are resettled.
The President of Ukraine said that withdrawal of support could lead to a Russian victory and World War III. Zelenskyy expressed hope that Trump understands the need for further support for Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has signed a document to end his participation in the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA. He also issued a directive to increase pressure on Iran and stated that the United States disproportionately funds the UN.
President Zelenskyy said that he declined the invitation to Trump's inauguration because he could not meet in person. Trump invited the Ukrainian leader “in general terms.
Mikheil Kavelashvili announced a possible reset of relations with the United States after Trump's victory. Earlier, the United States suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia and imposed sanctions against the Georgian Dream.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a telephone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Michael Volz. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the organization of a personal meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said that the issue of holding elections by the end of 2025 has not been discussed. Ukraine is ready to explain why elections are impossible during the war.
Ukraine is ready for joint mining with partners who help in the war. Trump wants to exchange US aid for rare earth metals from Ukraine.
Ukraine maintains communication with the Trump team on possible terms of cooperation. The exchange of rare earth metals for US aid is being discussed.