For the first time since the beginning of the war, the US will not co-sponsor a UN resolution in support of Ukraine – Reuters
20 February 2025 21:49
The United States refuses to co-sponsor a draft UN resolution marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Three diplomatic sources told Reuters about this, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The draft resolution of the UN General Assembly, which was reviewed by Reuters, condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms its commitment to “the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.” The current resolution was supported by more than 50 countries.
The United States has co-sponsored almost all UN resolutions in support of Ukraine against Russia.
It is currently unknown when the deadline for supporting the draft resolution will expire and whether Washington will change its mind.
“The current situation is that they (the US) will not sign the resolution,” the source told Reuters.
The source added that attempts are currently underway to enlist the support of other states, including the countries of the Global South.
Earlier, the Financial Times wrote that the United States opposed calling Russia an aggressor in a joint G7 statement on the anniversary of the invasion.
