Overview
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Washington will send a first tranche toward its UN arrears within weeks, describing it as a significant down payment tied to continued reforms.
- Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the organization could run out of operating cash by July, citing billions in unpaid assessments and depleted reserves.
- U.N. officials report the United States owes about $2.19 billion to the regular budget plus roughly $2.4 billion for peacekeeping, with smaller tribunal amounts also outstanding.
- President Donald Trump signed a spending bill on Feb. 3 that includes $3.1 billion for U.S. dues to the UN and other international bodies, though large arrears remain under negotiation.
- Guterres highlighted a requirement to issue credits for 'unspent' funds based on initial budgets, noting $227 million was credited this cycle, as austerity measures and program cutbacks intensify across UN offices.