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flag The U.S. paid $160M toward its $2.2B overdue U.N. regular budget debt, but still owes $2.196B, risking a financial crisis without reforms or full payments.

flag The United States has paid $160 million toward its $4 billion debt to the United Nations, primarily for the organization’s regular budget, according to U.N. officials. flag The U.S. still owes $2.196 billion in regular budget contributions, including $767 million for 2026, and $1.8 billion for peacekeeping. flag U.N. leaders warn of an imminent financial crisis by July if reforms are not made or member states fully pay their dues, with the U.S. responsible for 95% of overdue regular budget payments. flag President Trump, while expressing support for the U.N. during a meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace, did not address the arrears or commit to future payments.

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