Overview
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said an initial tranche toward outstanding UN dues will arrive in a matter of weeks and framed it as a significant down payment linked to reform efforts.
- President Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill that provides $3.1 billion for U.S. obligations to international organizations, with timing and allocation toward arrears or 2026 dues still to be determined.
- UN officials report the United States owes more than 95% of regular budget arrears, totaling $2.19 billion, plus about $2.4 billion for peacekeeping and $43.6 million for tribunals, as the 2026 regular budget stands at $3.45 billion.
- Secretary-General António Guterres warned cash could run out by July and urged members to end a rule that forced a $227 million credit this month and could add up to $1.3 billion in returns next year despite unpaid dues.
- Operational strain is visible through HQ cost-cutting and the UN80 streamlining drive, while the Human Rights Office appealed for $400 million after describing its situation as survival mode.