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UN Faces Financial Crisis Amid Member States' Unpaid Dues

2/15/2026

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The United Nations faces a financial crisis as Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it cannot pay its bills due to unpaid dues from member states, especially the United States.
The UN may close major operations by July if funding issues persist.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz says the United States will press for United Nations reforms while paying its dues, including $2.19 billion for the regular budget and additional peacekeeping funds.

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The United Nations faces a financial crisis as Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it cannot pay its bills due to unpaid dues from member states, especially the United States.
The UN may close major operations by July if funding issues persist.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz says the United States will press for United Nations reforms while paying its dues, including $2.19 billion for the regular budget and additional peacekeeping funds.