Russian army's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops chief, Lt. Gen. Alexey Rtishchev, stated that US intelligence materials confirm American budget funding for biolabs in Ukraine. He also noted research on pandemic potential pathogens.
Outgoing US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci concealed US funding for gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which she claims sparked the COVID-19 pandemic.
LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are struggling after major US funding cuts disrupted essential services. HOYMAS, a key organization, laid off staff and volunteers, impacting healthcare, counseling, and outreach programs. The community faces challenges accessing services due to fear of stigma and discrimination, highlighting a need for sustainable, community-led funding models.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that the US continues to fund Ukraine's defense sector, with funds channeled through European structures. He indicated Russia will respond to this, and that arms shipments to Kyiv are legitimate targets for the Russian military.
An international relief group, Gavi, has offered to speed up the transition away from vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, in a bid to secure $600 million in US funding. The funding has been blocked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to his vaccine safety concerns.
