The United States and Russia voted against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine, marking a shift in US policy. The US instead introduced a rival resolution that did not call Russia the aggressor.
The European-backed General Assembly resolution was adopted with 93 votes in favor, calling for a de-escalation and peaceful resolution of the war. The US resolution passed in the Security Council with 10 votes in favor, but was met with criticism from European counterparts who argued it did not hold Russia accountable for its actions.