In a stunning shift from long-standing U.S. policy, the United States has voted alongside Russia to reject a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The move, which comes amid President Donald Trump’s intensified diplomatic efforts to negotiate with Russia, marks a significant departure from the U.S.’s previous unwavering support for Ukraine.
Despite the U.S. opposition, the Ukrainian and European-backed resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly with 93 votes in favor. The resolution called for a de-escalation of hostilities, an early cessation of the war, and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
However, the Trump administration introduced a rival resolution that did not label Russia as the aggressor nor acknowledge Ukraine’s territorial integrity, signaling a dramatic recalibration of U.S. foreign policy.
Reports from CNN suggest that the U.S. is expected to present the same alternative resolution at the UN Security Council, raising speculation about Washington’s evolving stance on the war.
This development follows Trump’s increasingly critical rhetoric toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, further straining U.S.-Ukraine relations.
The decision has sparked global debate, with NATO allies and pro-Ukraine factions expressing concern over the U.S.’s shifting position, while Moscow welcomed Washington’s diplomatic pivot.
As the war in Ukraine enters another critical phase, all eyes are on how the Trump administration navigates its complex relationship with Russia, Ukraine, and global diplomatic partners.
