**USAID Programs Canceled by US Government**
The US government has canceled 83% of programs run by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This means that about 1,000 remaining contracts will be taken over by the State Department.
The decision was made after a review of USAID, which found waste and inefficiency. The Trump administration said that some USAID programs had not served US interests. However, no examples were given.
**Impact on Ukraine**
USAID has helped Ukraine with $2.6 billion in humanitarian aid and $5 billion in development assistance since Russia’s invasion. The agency funded projects such as school reconstruction, bomb shelters, and civil society initiatives.
The cancelation of USAID programs threatens Ukrainian organizations and projects in various sectors, including energy, education, media, and humanitarian support.
**International Reaction**
The European Union is worried about a potential veto from Hungary on extending sanctions against Russia. The British Embassy denied allegations that it had provided information to Russian forces.
The US will hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week.
**Ukraine’s Air Defense**
Ukraine’s air defense system has intercepted 130 out of 176 drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
Kyiv is planning a partial ceasefire covering long-range drone and missile strikes, as well as hostilities in the Black Sea.
**DNA Research**
New DNA research shows that half of all people alive today are descended from a group called the Yamnaya, which lived in what is now Ukraine 5,000 years ago.
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