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U.S. Pays $160M of UN Debt Amid Financial Crisis

2/20/2026

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  • The United States has paid about $160 million of its near-$4 billion debt to the United Nations, per a U.N. announcement on February 19, 2026.
  • The United Nations faces potential financial collapse due to overdue payments, mainly from the United States.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump indicated further financial support for the U.N. and convened the Board of Peace to bolster U.N. operations.