US and Russia vote against UN-Resolution to Ukraine conflict

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The United States spoke out on Monday together with Russia against a resolution of the UN General Assembly, which Russia's war against Ukraine . This decision represents a remarkable change in US politics.

contradiction to long -term allies

The vote against the resolution supported by Ukraine and Europe led to the United States connected with the aggressor of the war and thus conflict with its longstanding European allies. This happened on the third anniversary of the extensive invasion of Moscow in Ukraine.

developments under the Trump administration

The Trump administration has recently sought conversations with Moscow to end the war. President Donald Trump has also strengthened his rhetoric to Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj.

Details on the resolution of the UN General Assembly

The resolution was accepted with 93 votes. It expresses "the concern that the comprehensive invasion of Ukraine has been persistent for three years through the Russian Federation and has continued devastating and long -term consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for other regions and global stability". In addition, "a de -escalation, an early stop of hostility and a peaceful settlement of the war against Ukraine" is required.

criticism of US resolution

The USA had a Alternative to this resolution the territorial integrity of Ukraine did not recognize. She calls for "a quick end to the conflict and urges a permanent peace between Ukraine and Russia". Furthermore, the "tragic loss of human lives in the entire Russia-Ukraine conflict" is mourned and it is emphasized that "the main purpose of the United Nations, as in the UN Charter, is to maintain international peace and security and to solve disputes peacefully".

planned resolution in the UN Security Council

The USA plan to bring in the same draft in the UN Security Council on Monday.

appeal to the Member States

Before the vote in the General Assembly, Ambassador Dorothy Shea, the US Mission business councilor at the United Nations, called all Member States, including Ukraine and Russia, called for support to support the resolution. She noticed: "A simple, historical explanation of the general assembly that looks forward and not back. A resolution that focuses on a simple idea: to end the war. A way to peace is possible."

US position on resolution

Shea added: "Mr President, which is why the United States spoke out against the introduction of a further resolution. And that is why we cannot support the Ukraine resolution and demand their retreat in favor of a strong explanation that obliges us to terminate the war and work on permanent peace."

voting result

The USA finally abstained when voting on its own resolution in the General Assembly after several changes to strengthen the formulations against Russia and to confirm the territorial integrity of Ukraine.