The United States has cut its support to Ukraine by 45 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, a Ukrainian media outlet reported on Tuesday.
The report highlighted that the cuts from January to November were 77 times more than those in the same period of the previous year.
It also noted that while other NATO members had significantly increased their support for Ukraine, their combined contributions remained insufficient to offset the sharp reduction in the U.S. aid.
The European Union (EU) has expanded its support for Ukraine recently. In a statement released after a meeting on Friday, the European Council agreed to provide a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027. By means of enhanced cooperation, in accordance with Article 20 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), any mobilization of resources of the EU budget will not impact the financial obligations of Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.
US cuts support to Ukraine by 45 bln dollars: media
US cuts support to Ukraine by 45 bln dollars: media
Giant panda cubs have been filmed enjoying their leisurely life in their enclosures, with one pair seen sharing a friendly hug while another trio were caught frolicking around at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
The two heartwarming scenes were captured at the base’s Star Giant Panda Nursery House and were recently released on the iPanda multimedia platform, which offers an up-close look at the daily lives and activities of the beloved pandas.
In one scene, two fluffy baby pandas are seen cozily embracing each other, with their interwoven black and white fur resembling a traditional Bagua diagram which is most commonly associated with Chinese feng shui.
In another clip, two more energetic panda cubs are seen messing around in the open space between some wooden logs in their enclosure. The pair appear to be engaged in a good-natured play-fight which sends one of them tumbling over, before a third panda arrives on the scene and muscles its way in on the act, creating a very lively atmosphere.
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a world-renowned institution for the ex-situ conservation of giant pandas, scientific research and breeding, public education and tourism.
The base is famous for its work in protecting and breeding giant pandas, red pandas and other endangered wild animal species exclusive to China.
Giant panda cubs seen enjoying boisterous playtime
