Summary

The State Department has ended a major USAID initiative to restore Ukraine’s energy grid, which has suffered continuous Russian attacks.

The move, seen as a signal of declining U.S. support, also includes downsizing USAID’s presence in Ukraine from 64 to just 8 personnel.

Officials warn this could leave Ukraine vulnerable, especially during winter, and reduce oversight of financial aid.

Additionally, a financial sector reform program has been terminated. The decision is part of the broader Trump administration policies shifting away from strong U.S. involvement in Ukraine.

  • Hayduke@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    Fuck every single person that voted for this doofus rapist shit head. Furthermore, fuck every registered voter that decided to sit this one out because, “reasons”. Our country alone arguably deserves the fallout this coward shitstain will stir up, the rest of the world absolutely does not.

    I really thought his handling of the covid pandemic (among everything else) would have been a wakeup call to Americans that he is beyond dumb as fuck. He clearly and plainly fucked it every single step of the way. I have since tempered my expectations of my fellow countrymen. Apathy, racism, ignorance and incuriosity will doom this institution.

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      42 minutes ago

      Blaming voters is always a losing strategy… might make you feel better in the short term though, but only further stops you from getting voters to learn grow and come over to your side, whatever that side is…

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        17 hours ago

        Same here. I gained a little back when we rejected his ass last time but after the ensuing bullshit from conservatives during Biden’s term, lost it again. I had a feeling trump would win. It’s sad but I’m just gonna try and keep my hopes low for the us from now on. I think we will never be anywhere near the top on any front ever again and this is the point the decline is starting to hit hard

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      9 hours ago

      he’s not dumb, he’s a businessman. Like all successful businessmen the only deciding cards are: resources (material or immaterial) and power.

      I’m only sad about the fact that there’s absolutely no signs of diplomacy from no one’s end and that’s not a good sign

      • zenez@lemmy.world
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        25 minutes ago

        He’s not a businessman, he’s a failed constantly filling for bankruptcy conman posing as a businessman.

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        52 minutes ago

        Doesn’t matter if he is a businessman or not, he’s not looking for the best deal for the US only himself and with the power he yields any deal that benefits him personally is a good deal, even if it screws the country up. In fact he’s utterly incapable of thinking about anything but himself because he’s a narcissist.

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        8 hours ago

        Lol, he’s a terrible businessman because he’s so dumb. He’s a decent con artist and has always had enough family money to bounce back from his many failures.