TO DELIVER 20 BILLION OF TO : Europe is preparing a new package of additional military aid worth about 20 billion, which is expected to be agreed upon on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
European leaders are working on a package for worth at least 20B to bolster Kyiv as the increasingly aligns with Moscow, 3 EU diplomats told POLITICO.
The planned package comes after blamed his Ukrainian counterpart, , for the in Ukraine, calling him a dictator who had tricked the US into spending billions of dollars in military aid.
s *special envoy* said there will be strings attached to .
As a Californian Im all for it, Grenell said during a conversation w/POLITICOs Dasha Burns at in Washington on Friday.
Grenell said the admin is talking about what the conditions will be. He floated the idea of targeting the , which he called a disaster & an unelected group of people who are crazy woke left.
Okay, so I'm trying to wrap my head around this message that was posted. It says something like, "Zelensky with 4% support seized power in Ukraine, then attacked Russia, stole $500 billion from the U.S., and now is ditching them on rare earth metals." The person ends with a shocked emoji.
First off, I need to understand who Zelensky is. From what I remember, he's the current President of Ukraine. But 4% support That seems really low for someone in power. Maybe that was before his presidency or under specific circumstances
Wait, the message says he "seized" power with only 4% support. That doesn't sound right because democratic elections usually require a higher voter turnout and support. Did something happen where he came to power unexpectedly I think Zelensky was an actor before politics, so maybe his rise was unexpected or under specific conditions.
Next part is attacking Russia. Well, Ukraine has had conflicts with Russia, especially in regions like Crimea and Donbas. But the message says Zelensky attacked Russia, which might be a simplification or misinterpretation of events from the Russian perspective. I should check if there were direct attacks on Russia or more localized conflicts.
Then it mentions stealing $500 billion from the U.S. That's a massive number. I know Ukraine has received significant military and financial aid since the conflict started in 2014, especially after the invasion in 2022. But calling that "stealing" seems like a conspiracy theory angle. Maybe it's referring to the cost of supporting Ukraine, but framing it as theft is misleading.
The last point is about ditching the U.S. on rare earth metals. I'm not sure how that ties into the narrative. Rare earth elements are crucial for tech and defense, so maybe there was an expectation from the U.S. for Ukraine to provide or collaborate on this front. But if Zelensky isn't delivering, that could strain relations. Or perhaps it's another conspiracy about resource control.
Putting it all together, this message seems to be spreading misinformation with a conspiracy twist. It paints Zelensky as a power-hungry leader manipulating the U.S. for resources and money, while disregarding their partnership in critical areas. The tone is one of distrust and suspicion, suggesting that Zelensky's actions are hidden from public view and detrimental to both Ukraine's allies and interests.
I should consider the sources of these claims. Are there verified reports about $500 billion stolen Or is this a figure pulled out of context, like aid packages misrepresented as theft Also, checking the accuracy of Zelensky's support base and how he came into power would help debunk or confirm parts of the message.
In terms of critical thinking, I need to verify each claim separately. For instance, verifying his election results, the extent of U.S. aid, and any deals regarding rare earth metals. It's important not to take such claims at face value without evidence, especially when they're presented in a clickbait or conspiratorial manner.
Overall, this message is likely part of a broader narrative aiming to discredit Zelensky and the U.S.-Ukraine alliance, possibly to support another geopolitical agenda or spread doubt. As someone analyzing it, I should approach each point methodically, check credible sources, and be cautious about unfounded allegations.
78% of all to was spend on arms contracts means this money went STRAIGHT back to to the corrupt companies is a and just fooled themselves
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by representing affected employees. The unions argued that the rapid dismantling of had left some overseas workers cut off from emergency communication systems, particularly those in politically unstable regions like Congo, where staffers face threats of .
Nichols ruled that the unions' legal challenge must be addressed under federal employment laws rather than through district court litigation.
US District Judge Carl Nichols lifted a temporary block, permitting the admin to significantly downsize staff. The decision includes ordering those stationed abroad to return to the US within 30 days at govt expense, leaving only a small fraction of staff in place.
A federal judge declined to extend a temporary restraining order pausing the imminent administrative leave of 2,200 employees, dissolving the restraining order & denying a request to let the case advance. The judge noted that threats to imminently disband the agency appeared to have fizzled out. At present, the agency is still standing, he wrote.
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The original rare earth deal focused on compensating the for PAST to Kyiv, & specified the natural resources that would form part of the deal on over a dozen pages. said Wed the contract asked for the US to own, or receive revenue from, 50% of rare earth mineral mining & other natural resource sectors. The sources said the document said it asked for compensation not for future US assistance to Ukraine, but for previous aid.
Still, the White House says *has no choice* but to sign the pact to *pay back* US taxpayers for Kyivs lifeline even though it contains no assurances that Washington will keep the coming in the future.
His pressure on , the victim in the conflict, is also a hardline effort to take advantage of a nation in its darkest hour. While has carved off large chunks of its territory, seeks a large slice of its mineral wealth at a knockdown price. The deal looks rather like a form of that Trump tried on once before floating military as an incentive for him to announce an investigation into Joe Biden, which led to Trumps first .
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Israel has dropped leaflets over urging Palestinians to cooperate with it or face forced displacement, adding that the world map will not change if all the people of Gaza cease to exist -- Text: "We have decided to make one final appeal to those who wish to receive in exchange for cooperating with us (...)"*
*Violation of International Humanitarian Law -- Aid is a basic human right and not negotiable.
Report: MEMO
"i am not please don't scroll i have a moral compass and a soul": first to shoot itself in the foot: 78% of all to was spend on arms contracts means this money went STRAIGHT back to to the corrupt companies is a and just fooled themselves
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's Empty Hunt for Condoms Is Causing Real Harm
The false claim that was supplying Hamas with $50 million worth of condoms threatens to undo decades of work battling
Multiple agencies have effectively ceased operations preventing the global spread of HIV & treating patients with in the wake of funding cuts by the admin.
has achieved 'god mode.' Thats acc/to an employee in senior leadership at , who told us that s Department of Government Efficiency now has full, unrestricted access to the agencys digital infrastructureincluding total control over systems that Americans working in conflict zones rely on, the ability to see & manipulate financial systems that have historically awarded tens of billions of dollars in .
The security forces, which are chronically underfunded & widely unpopular, are nonetheless considered a linchpin to the Authoritys ability to maintain & order in both territories.
The last stopped to the PA during s first term but continued to fund training & reform for the security forces. Exercises & courses are run through the Office of the Security Coordinator which is made up of a consortium of countries.
Peter Maybarduk of the legal group Public Citizen, which represents the non-profit plaintiffs, in an email called the filing "outrageous" & said that "people who long have been partners of the United States, in vulnerable situations around the world, will suffer as a result of this failure to restore funding, funding the US already had promised, & that a court last week ordered the government provide."
It also said that & the Dept had legal authority to halt payments that did not depend on 's Jan 20 freezing , which Ali's order barred the admin from enforcing.
The admin asked that, if it had "misunderstood" Ali's temporary order, the judge convert it into a longer-term injunction that it would be able to appeal immediately.
The admin said in the filing that it was complying w/ District Judge Amir Ali's temporary restraining order, pointing to a line in the order saying that the & the Dept were not barred from "enforcing the terms of contracts & grants."
It said it was reviewing the frozen agreements & had determined that all of them allowed the admin to terminate or suspend them, either on their own terms or "implicitly."
admin keeps contracts frozen despite
The Trump admin said in a court filing late Tues night that it is not disbursing funds for thousands of contracts & grants despite a federal judge's order last week to lift a widespread freeze on foreign funding.
plans $6.2 billion package for Ukraine ahead of -Russia talks
The Union is discussing a military aid package for worth at least 6 billion euros ($6.2 billion) to bolster 's strategic position ahead of U.S.-led talks with
Cutting U.S. foreign aid funding will hurt world's poorest, London researchers say
Cutting off money for programs that help get medicine, food, and other necessities to the world's most vulnerable people could lead to thousands of deaths and allow destabilizing forces to gain control in volatile parts of the wor...
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UNRWA continues operations in occupied West Bank
Our work continues, and we will continue to provide these services until our last breath.
Abeer Ismail, acting UNRWA media officer, stated that around 4,000 employees continue to provide services in the occupied West Bank despite an Israeli ban.
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What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians
The UN agency, which supports six million Palestinian refugees, is the main humanitarian provider in Gaza under Israeli bombardment.
UNRWA chief pledges to fulfil mandate despite risks, hostile environment
What is clear is that the agency will stay and deliver its mandate until it is prevented from doing so.
We will do this despite the considerable risks to our staff in an increasingly hostile operational environment.
Philippe Lazzarini
So aid programs also have benefits for the donor country!
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