New York, July 2025 — The United Nations General Assembly has approved a $5.38 billion budget for peacekeeping operations for the 2025/26 fiscal year. This figure is slightly lower than the previous year's budget of $5.59 billion, due to the completion of several peacekeeping missions, including operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia.
The budget provides for the financing of 12 peacekeeping missions operating in various regions of the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), South Sudan (UNMISS), Cyprus (UNFICYP), Lebanon (UNIFIL), and others. These missions are aimed at stabilizing conflict zones, supporting political processes, and protecting civilians.
Separate attention is paid to the budget cycle: it covers the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and is separate from the UN's regular budget, which funds other programs of the organization. The budget was adopted without a vote, with the exception of the resolution on the mission in Lebanon, which caused certain disagreements among the member states.
Despite the budget approval, the situation with the financing of peacekeeping operations remains difficult. UN Controller Chandramouli Ramanathan noted liquidity problems, which have complicated the effective implementation of missions for many years, and urged delegates to find sustainable solutions.
UN peacekeeping remains a key area of its work, involving approximately 70,000 military personnel, police, and civilian experts worldwide. Continued funding of these operations is essential for maintaining international peace and security.