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The United States is imposing sanctions on an international network that directs oil sales revenue to the Iranian military. The sanctions will also target the "shadow fleet" and management companies that transport Iranian oil to China.

The Trump administration has frozen foreign aid programs for 90 days for review. 500,000 tons of food worth $340 million are awaiting authorization for distribution.

Bitcoin dropped 1. 6% to $96,723.5 amid Trump's announcement of new tariffs and global instability. Altcoins suffered even greater losses: Ether fell by 5.4% and XRP by 7.1%.

The White House is planning significant budget cuts to the US National Science Foundation. It is expected to lay off 25-50% of the agency's engineering staff and reduce funding to $3 billion.

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg said he was ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia to end the war in Ukraine. According to him, the current restrictions are rated only a “three” out of ten.

Labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempt to dissolve USAID and furlough 10,000 employees. The plaintiffs argue that the president's actions are unconstitutional and will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.

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.

The U. S. Department of Justice terminates the KleptoCapture Task Force, which had been tracking the assets of Russian oligarchs. Resources will be redirected to the fight against drug cartels, and investigations against Russians will lose centralized coordination.

The US President signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC over its investigation of Americans and their allies. Restrictions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions for individuals involved in the investigations and their families.

Keith Kellogg, Trump's newly appointed special envoy, held talks with Ukraine's ambassador to Washington. They discussed key issues of bilateral relations.

Keith Kellogg stated that the Constitution of Ukraine prohibits holding elections during hostilities. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of elections as a sign of democracy even in wartime.

Pete Hughes will participate in the Ramstein meeting on February 12 at NATO headquarters. For the first time, the meeting will be hosted by the United Kingdom instead of the United States, and the future leadership of the format remains in question.

Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order imposing sanctions on ICC officials and their families. The restrictions will apply to those who assisted in the investigation of US citizens and their allies.

The WHO in Ukraine is optimizing costs due to the possible withdrawal of the United States from the organization and the suspension of aid. The UN World Food Program has announced that it has lifted the suspension of US aid for critical humanitarian projects.

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg denied that he would present a “peace plan” at the Munich conference. He will only hold discussions with European leaders and report the results to the US president.

The Panama Canal Authority has denied the US statement that American ships were exempt from the tolls. The situation is escalating amid Trump's statements about regaining control of the canal and accusations of Chinese influence.

Israel's defense minister ordered the preparation of a plan to allow residents to “voluntarily leave” Gaza after supporting Trump's idea of turning the Strip into a “Riviera. ” The plan drew international condemnation and criticism from Hamas.

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg said that the likelihood of Ukraine returning nuclear weapons is “almost zero. ” This is a response to Zelenskyy's words about nuclear weapons as an alternative to NATO membership.

Zelenskyy expressed his willingness to negotiate with Putin in the presence of Ukraine's partners. The Kremlin also declared its openness to talks, despite previous statements about Zelenskyy's “illegitimacy.

Bitcoin dropped to $97. 7 thousand due to trade tensions between the US and China. MicroStrategy recorded its fourth quarterly loss in a row, but continues to increase its crypto assets.

The US has canceled duty-free imports of parcels from China worth up to $800. Shoppers and small businesses are now forced to pay an additional 10% tariff and handling fees for imported goods.

Large-scale demonstrations were held in the United States against the first actions of the new Trump administration and the appointment of Musk. The protesters opposed immigration policy, restrictions on rights and access to confidential data.

The U. S. Department of Justice is working to return to Trump classified and unclassified materials seized during a search in 2022. The items include golf shirts, postcards, and photos of Celine Dion.

Federal Judge Deborah Boardman has suspended Trump's executive order to revoke automatic citizenship for newborns in the United States. The judge ruled the order unconstitutional and in violation of the 14th Amendment.

The European Commission plans to tighten customs control of goods from Asian marketplaces due to dangerous products. It is considering abolishing the exemption from customs duties on imports of goods below 150 euros.

The US President signs an executive order banning biological men from participating in women's sports. Failure to comply with the decree threatens to cut off federal funding for educational institutions.

Russia and Belarus have signed a security assurance treaty that provides for the use of nuclear weapons. The document is designed for 10 years with automatic renewal and allows for the deployment of Russian military facilities in Belarus.

Donald Trump has announced his desire to sign a new nuclear deal with Iran that will allow the country to develop peacefully without nuclear weapons. In 2018, the United States already withdrew from a similar agreement signed by Obama in 2015.

US Special Representative for Ukraine Kellogg is scheduled to visit Kyiv on February 20. The date was suggested by the American side.

Ukraine has intensified contacts with the US administration and other partners. The President emphasized the need for real and guaranteed peace.