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“Ukraine receives assistance from the United States under the Presidential Drawdown (PDA), Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programs. The executive order does not apply to these programs,” the center added. However, Ukraine’s United States Agency for International Development reconstruction programs seem to be in limbo. The executive order Trump signed Monday does not specify which kind of U.S. foreign aid programs will be frozen. “The United States foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values.  They serve to destabilize world peace by promoting ideas…

“I think President Zelenskyy has played it extremely well,” said Volker. “By aligning himself with what President Trump wants, he’s made it clear that the problem is not Ukraine. The problem is Putin.” The next weeks will be crucial for Kyiv and for Moscow. “I think Trump is going to call Putin and tell him to end the war. I think Putin will not agree … and I think the Trump team will understand they have to show strength. Show more resolve. And put it all on the table,” Volker said. That could mean harsher sanctions, substantially increasing U.S. energy…

“Une période très difficile” Deux semaines après la victoire électorale de Donald Trump, les pays participant aux négociations sur le climat de la COP29 en Azerbaïdjan n’ont pas réitéré leur engagement, pris il y a un an, d’abandonner le plus rapidement possible les énergies fossiles. Les responsables des négociations ont indiqué que le retour de Trump avait revigoré les partisans du pétrole, du gaz et du charbon, tels que l’Arabie saoudite, la Russie et la Chine, affaibli la confiance dans les promesses des Etats-Unis, et rendu plus difficile pour les nations vulnérables face au réchauffement climatique de tenir bon pour…

The foreign ministry in Berlin is looking to increase the consequences of such attacks by adopting new sanctions against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet — oil and gas tankers helping Moscow earn billions of dollars from illicit fossil fuel sales by surreptitious means — and by limiting the time of accreditation and freedom of movement for holders of Russian diplomatic passports, according to the document seen by POLITICO. In order to help prevent more hybrid attacks in future, the foreign ministry wants to ramp up cooperation with private companies, such as cable providers, while conducting regular stress tests for critical infrastructure,…

Updated: 21/01/2025 – 19:43 GMT+1 As Palestinians returned to their homes in Gaza, many found they had been reduced to rubble, particularly in Jabaliya, which has suffered intense bombardment during the 15-month conflict between Israel and Hamas. … More As Palestinians returned to their homes in Gaza, many found they had been reduced to rubble, particularly in Jabaliya, which has suffered intense bombardment during the 15-month conflict between Israel and Hamas.Residents like Nizar Hussein expressed deep despair, and are building makeshift shelters amid the widespread destruction.Hassan, who was displaced from the camp several months ago, has started to build a…

The 41-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has also been charged with a terrorism offense after refusing to surrender his phone to police, and is challenging his treatment in prison on human rights grounds. Robinson’s representatives said on Telegram that Musk “and his team are only involved in these two cases” and that no discussions had taken place with the X owner and Donald Trump appointee over Robinson’s wider legal battles. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elon and his team for their unexpected and generous assistance with these cases,” the statement added. “Tommy is immensely grateful for their…

Updated: 21/01/2025 – 18:47 GMT+1 On 20 January, San Sebastian in Spain celebrated its patron saint”s day with the traditional Tamborrada drum festival. … More On 20 January, San Sebastian in Spain celebrated its patron saint’s day with the traditional Tamborrada drum festival.More than 4,500 children grouped into 45 companies opened festivities in front of the town hall, setting the stage for the parades made up of 28,000 adults grouped into 167 companies.First held in 1836, this historic event has its roots in a local carnival group.San Sebastian’s Tamborrada attracts thousands of people every year, bringing together locals and visitors…

Asked if Greenland had conveyed the message that it is not up for grabs directly to Trump, Egede said his government was trying to set up a meeting with the U.S. leader to do just that. “That’s what we’re working on,” Egede said. “You can’t get around the fact that if they [the U.S.] want to talk about Greenland, they have to talk to Greenland.” Such a meeting could be held in the next few days, said Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, who joined Egede at the press conference. Trump has already spoken with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who…

Watch EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos debate European enlargement live on Euronews from Davos on Wednesday with the Prime Ministers of Croatia, Montenegro and Slovakia. Wednesday’s key debate between Kos, Croatia’s Andrej Plenkovic, Montenegro’s Milojko Spajic and Slovakia’s Robert Fico, will consider how EU enlargement can shore up Europe’s role in the world by growing the single market, global trade bargaining power and geopolitical weight.The event comes against a turbulent global backdrop, and as Trump’s incoming administration has put territorial reach to the fore, staking claims to the Panama Canal and Greenland.The World Economic Forum Debate – Enlarge to…

The Gaza conflict decimated tourism in Israel, but with a ceasefire deal enacted, many European airlines are already making plans to reinstate their flights. The surprise attack on Israel by Hamas in October 2023 saw the tourism industry shut down almost overnight. Governments around the world issued warnings to their citizens not to travel to the Middle Eastern country, and airlines cut their services.But with a historic ceasefire deal agreed, hopes are high that getting to and from Israel will start to become a lot easier.Several European airlines have already announced the resumption of their services to Tel Aviv, although…