A significant divide emerged at the U.N. as the U.S. opposed a resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine, marking a departure from its European allies. Proposed by Ukraine, the resolution called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces and accountability for war crimes. The Trump administration instead introduced a brief resolution focusing on peace without condemning Russia. This incident highlighted a growing rift in Western unity regarding Russia's actions, coinciding with Trump labeling Ukraine's president as a dictator and misrepresenting the onset of the war.
The Trump administration's sharp break with the past was evident when it sided with Russia against its European allies at the U.N. General Assembly.
A U.N. resolution demanding Russian withdrawal was proposed by Ukraine but the U.S. instead introduced a measure that simply called for an end to the conflict.
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