U.S. Implements Widespread Freeze on Foreign Aid Programs
In a sweeping move, the U.S. State Department has announced a freeze on nearly all foreign aid programs for a duration of 90 days. This decision, made under the directive of the Trump administration, halts funding for various initiatives, including the fight against HIV/AIDS and projects under USAID in Ukraine. However, military aid to Israel and Egypt remains unaffected. Despite the suspension, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized that military assistance to Ukraine has not been stopped. The implications of this freeze are significant, particularly for countries reliant on U.S. aid, as lawmakers and various aid groups now confront a new crisis stemming from this shift in U.S. foreign policy.
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