UN at risk of ‘imminent financial collapse’

February 1, 2026

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of an impending financial crisis threatening key operations.
Unpaid dues and funding shortfalls from member states are the primary causes.
The UN could run out of cash by July if the situation does not improve.
A rule forcing the return of unspent funds, even with unpaid contributions, exacerbates the financial strain.
Outstanding dues reached a record $1.568 billion by the end of 2025.
The US, a major contributor, has cut voluntary funding to UN programs and aid spending, citing a focus on US priorities over globalist agendas.
Other Western donors like Germany and the UK have also reduced assistance due to shifts in resources to military spending.

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