Deep Impact

The United States stayed the United Nations' biggest funder in 2025, even after making substantial cuts to its contributions. Analysts note that despite Washington trimming its financial support, no other member state came close to matching its level of funding, leaving the UN still heavily reliant on American money.

Ukraine has resumed its campaign of attacks on Russian oil refineries, renewing a strategy aimed at cutting into Russia's fuel production and export revenues. The renewed strikes signal a return to long-range drone operations against energy infrastructure deep inside Russia, a tactic that previously disrupted fuel supplies and drew attention to Ukraine's growing strike capabilities.