U.S. Stands with Russia Against UN Resolution Condemning Ukraine Aggression
The U.S., joining Russia and other countries, voted against a UN resolution that condemned Russian aggression in Ukraine on February 24. Despite overwhelming support for the resolution from other member states, the U.S. abstained from explicitly blaming Russia in its own resolution, aligning itself with Moscow in a notable shift from European allies.
On February 24, the United States, in conjunction with Russia, North Korea, Iran, and 14 other nations aligned with Moscow, opposed a United Nations resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and calling for the return of seized territories. Despite this dissent, the resolution, supported by Ukrainian representatives, garnered overwhelming approval within the UN General Assembly.
The administration under former President Trump diverged from its European allies by abstaining from blaming Russia for its invasion during various UN votes aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. This discord is rooted in Trump’s recent decision to pursue direct negotiations with Russia, a move that has drawn criticism from Ukraine and its European partners, who were excluded from initial discussions.
In the UN General Assembly, the U.S. voted alongside Russia against a resolution backed by Europe that explicitly condemned Moscow’s military actions and demanded the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces. Although the resolution received 93 supportive votes, it illustrated a slight waning of global consensus on the issue, as evidenced by reduced votes of condemnation compared to previous resolutions.
Notably, the United States abstained from voting on its own resolution after France and other European nations successfully amended it to directly blame Russia. The U.S. resolution acknowledged the severe loss of life and encouraged a cessation of hostilities but notably refrained from explicitly assigning responsibility to Moscow. Trump further remarked that Kyiv had instigated the conflict and urged the need for urgent negotiations to avert further escalation.
In summary, the recent UN voting dynamics reveal a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. alignments alongside Russia and others against a resolution condemning aggression highlight a departure from the traditional European coalition stance. Moreover, Trump’s assertions concerning Ukraine’s role and the push for negotiations have generated further tensions.
Original Source: globalsouthworld.com
