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The United States will make an initial payment towardthe billions of dollars it owes the United Nations within weeks, US Ambassadorto the UN Mike Waltz revealed on Saturday, as the world body warns of a growingfinancial crisis caused by unpaid dues.
In remarks to Reuters, Waltz said the final amount ofthe payment has yet to be decided, but described it as a significant firsttranche that would be made in the coming weeks, adding that US contributionswould be tied to continued pressure for UN reforms.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres earlier warnedthat the 193-member organization faces the risk of “imminent financialcollapse” as member states fall behind on assessed contributions. More than 95%of unpaid contributions to the UN’s regular budget are owed by the UnitedStates, totaling $2.19 billion as of early February. Washington also owes $2.4billion for current and past peacekeeping missions and $43.6 million for UNtribunals.
On December 30, the UN General Assembly approved a$3.45 billion regular budget for 2026, covering operating costs such as staffsalaries, headquarters expenses, meetings, and development and human rightsprograms. According to the UN, the United States also did not contribute to theregular budget last year, leaving $827 million unpaid, and owes an additional$767 million for 2026.
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