US Pushes UN to Support Its Ukraine Resolution, Reject Competing EU Proposal

The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to support its resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reject any amendments, and vote against a competing proposal drafted by Ukraine and its European allies.

In a diplomatic note sent on Sunday and reviewed by Reuters, Washington described its resolution as “a forward-looking resolution focused on one simple idea: ending the war.” The US argued that the resolution would help build momentum toward international peace and security, urging member states to “vote no on any other resolution or amendments presented” during Monday’s session.

The US draft, introduced on Friday, puts Washington at odds with Ukraine and the European Union, which have spent the past month negotiating their own resolution. Their proposal reiterates the UN’s demand for Russia to withdraw its troops and cease hostilities.

Diplomats said the 15-member Security Council is also expected to vote on the US resolution later on Monday. To pass, the measure requires at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes from the US, Russia, China, Britain, or France.

The US push comes amid a diplomatic rift after President Donald Trump launched an effort to broker an end to the war, raising concerns among European allies about being sidelined in peace negotiations. US and Russian officials met on Tuesday as part of these discussions.

The General Assembly is set to vote on multiple proposed amendments to the US resolution. Russia has submitted a change calling for an acknowledgment of the “root causes” of the conflict, referring to its 2022 invasion as a “special military operation” aimed at “denazifying” Ukraine and preventing NATO’s expansion.

Meanwhile, Britain and 24 European Union member states have also proposed amendments to the US draft in the General Assembly.

Faridah Abdulkadiri

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