In a significant diplomatic shift, the U.S. voted against a UN resolution that condemned Russia's aggression and called for its withdrawal from Ukraine. This marked the first time since the invasion that Washington had voted against a pro-Ukraine resolution, igniting tensions with 93 member states, particularly EU countries. After failed attempts to persuade Ukraine not to present the resolution, the U.S. promoted a competing one that aimed for conflict resolution without explicitly blaming Russia. European amendments referencing Russia were adopted, forcing the U.S. to abstain, showcasing internal and external diplomatic challenges faced by the Trump administration.
The U.S. was one of just 18 countries to vote against the resolution, pitting the Trump administration against 93 member states, including much of the European Union.
When these efforts failed, the U.S. started pushing numerous countries to instead support a rival resolution that mourned the loss of life and called for a 'swift end to the conflict.'
During the UN general assembly meeting on Monday, several European countries proposed amendments to the U.S. text that explicitly mentioned the Russian invasion and Ukraine's territorial integrity.
A simple, historic statement from the General Assembly that looks forward, not backwards. A resolution focused on one, simple idea: Ending the war.
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