Without Mentioning Russian Aggression, UN Rejects US Resolution on Ending War in Ukraine
In a victory for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the United States on Monday failed to win approval from the U.N. General Assembly for its resolution calling for an end to the war without mentioning Moscow’s aggression. Instead, the assembly approved a counter-resolution backed by Europe and Ukraine that demanded Russia immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
The decision was a setback for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration at the 193-nation world body. Although not legally binding, U.N. General Assembly resolutions are seen as a gauge of global opinion. But the result also reflected waning support for Ukraine, with the resolution drawing 93 votes in favor, 18 against and 65 abstentions. That was lower than the previous vote, in which more than 140 countries condemned Russia’s aggression. The United States was trying to pressure Ukraine to withdraw its resolution in favor of the U.S. proposal, according to a U.S. official and a European diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks were held privately. But Ukraine refused, and the General Assembly then added language to the U.S. proposal that explicitly stated that Russia had invaded its smaller neighbor in violation of the U.N. Charter.
The vote on the amended U.S. resolution was 93-8 and 73 abstained, with Ukraine voting in favor, the U.S. abstaining and Russia voting against.
Source VOA News
