The United States informed the United Nations Security Council on July 31, 2025, that President Donald Trump has emphasized the necessity of reaching a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by August 8, 2025. The US conveyed its readiness to implement additional measures to secure peace in Ukraine. In response to the US reducing its support, UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced plans to cut over $700 million in expenditures and initiate a major overhaul of the United Nations. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that three sanctions packages have been prepared against Russia, with the first already applied. These sanctions include measures targeting 94 captains of the Russian shadow fleet involved in transporting Russian oil and five associated companies.
The UN has unveiled a survival plan in response to potential funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration. $NDXP
‼️ Zelensky: Three sanctions packages have been prepared, and the first package has already been applied today. 🛳️ Sanctions against the captains of the Russian shadow fleet provides for sanctions against 94 captains who transported Russian oil, and five companies. https://t.co/KN9lurjwt1
UN Unveils Survival Strategy as Trump Vows to Cut Funding - Secretary-General António Guterres is cutting over $700 million in expenditures and outlining plans for a major overhaul of the United Nations as the U.S. reduces its support.