Politico: US federal judge blocks Trump’s 90-day USAID freeze
The court finds the Trump administration acted arbitrarily by freezing foreign aid, affecting hundreds of contractors and ongoing international programs.
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Ukrainians have mixed opinions regarding USAID funding suspension
Most Ukrainians believe that the suspension of USAID will have some negative consequences, but it is also fair due to the significant share of "useless" projects.
Reuters: US funding freeze threatens probes into Russia’s war crimes
The Trump administration’s foreign funding freeze has stalled $89 million in US-backed Ukrainian projects, affecting war crimes probes, anti-corruption efforts, and prosecution reforms.
Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts Ukraine’s investigation of 140,000 Russian war crimes
The suspension of foreign aid under President Trump has begun crippling Ukraine's efforts to document and prosecute Russian war crimes, with $89 million in critical justice projects now frozen. Dozens of international experts have ceased operations. Key initiatives, including support for sexual violence victims and evidence preservation, face immediate termination.
USAID shutdown creates opportunity for Russian money to enter Ukrainian media space, threatening freedom of speech
USAID shutdown imperils Ukraine's independent media sector, with over 50% of grant-funded outlets facing imminent closure, threatening decades of progress in press freedom and democratic values.
Musk spreads fake news about alleged USAID funding celebrity visits to Ukraine
Ukraine's anti-disinformation agency identifies Russian-origin fake news spread by Elon Musk on X platform.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation faces funding crisis as USAID halts support
The Ministry of Digital Transformation in Ukraine is facing a significant funding gap after the US Agency for International Development paused its financial support for at least three months, potentially stalling crucial digital projects.
From power plants to saved giraffes: photographer captures eight years of USA’s invisible impact in Ukraine
Photographer Vladyslav Sodel has documented every step of how Ukrainians went further and achieved something bigger thanks to the aid from the American people
US court blocks Trump’s funding freeze as Ukrainian aid programs hang in balance
A federal judge's intervention offers temporary hope for Ukrainian aid organizations already grappling with suspended USAID programs affecting thousands.
USAID halt hit Ukraine hardest: Ukrainians speak out
For some Ukrainians, Secretary Rubio's aid suspension threatens vital support programs serving thousands. For others, it offers a chance to clean house.
US diplomats seek Ukraine exemption from Rubio’s aid freeze
US officials push for Ukraine exemption from broad foreign aid suspension, affecting development programs amid the ongoing review expected to last 85 days.
USAID Ukraine office ordered to suspend all project funding, Suspilne says
This follows US President Trump’s executive order for a 90-day suspension and review of international aid programs.
Trump orders 90-day pause on US foreign assistance programs, Kyiv says it doesn’t affect Ukraine aid (updated)
A Ukrainian official says Trump's executive order does not apply to military assistance to Ukraine.
USAID pledges $ 825 million for Ukraine’s energy system
A new five-year rehabilitation program funded by USAID aims to help over 250,000 Ukrainians recover from injuries and adapt to new limitations.
USAID raises over half billion dollars to support Ukrainian farmers
USAID reports that its initiative has helped facilitate $17 billion in agricultural exports from Ukraine despite wartime challenges.
US to finance printing of over 3 mn textbooks for Ukrainian students
"We will not allow Russia to succeed" in attacking Ukraine's education system. Books to be produced in Ukraine, delivered to 12,000+ schools.
USAID to provide USD 250 million to support Ukraine’s agriculture sector, ambassador says
The United States Agency for International Development would provide an additional $250 million to support Ukraine’s agricultural sector,…
USAID aid chief allocates over USD 500 mn in assistance during visit to Ukraine
On July 17 Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power visited Ukraine’s capital…
US announces new 2.6 billion USD package of military aid for Ukraine
On 4 April 2023, the United States announced a new $2.6 billion package of military aid for Ukraine.…
US establishes Ukraine aid corruption detection institution
Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing a Ukrainian media outlet ZN.UA and the website of the Office of Inspector General…
