The United States and Russia have voted against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine. The US vote marks a significant shift in policy, aligning with Russia instead of its European allies.
The European-backed resolution was adopted with 93 votes in favor, calling for a de-escalation of the conflict and Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine. The US introduced a rival resolution, which passed in the Security Council with Russian support, but was criticized by European counterparts for not acknowledging Ukraine’s territorial integrity.