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UN to Cut Global Peacekeepers by 25% After Sharp U.S. Funding Reduction

A reduced U.S. payment of about $680 million is triggering drawdowns across nine missions.

U.S. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz arrives to a High-Level Security Council on Palestinians and Israel during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
President Donald Trump meets with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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UN peacekeepers patrol a rural area, standing armed on a bridge.

Overview

  • The United Nations plans to repatriate roughly 13,000 to 14,000 military and police personnel, with equipment and significant numbers of civilian staff also affected.
  • Next year’s peacekeeping budget will be trimmed by about 15% from a baseline of roughly $5.4 billion, with officials warning of a 16%–17% shortfall overall.
  • The decision followed a Tuesday meeting between Secretary‑General António Guterres and major donors, including U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, according to senior UN officials.
  • UN officials and humanitarian groups expect reduced capacity for ceasefire monitoring, protection of civilians, and escorts for aid deliveries as missions scale back.
  • U.S. contributions have been cut from around $1 billion to about $680 million, UN officials say, while China has indicated it will pay its full assessed share by year-end.