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As the third anniversary of the Russia- Ukraine war approaches, the United States has introduced a draft resolution at the UN Security Council , challenging Ukraine and the European Union ’s month-long efforts to secure a stronger General Assembly statement.
The brief US resolution mourns the loss of life in the “Russia-Ukraine conflict” and calls for a swift end to hostilities but lacks explicit demands for a Russian troop withdrawal—a point that has sparked concerns among Kyiv’s allies.
Experts believe that the move will only create a widening rift between Washington and Europe, as transatlantic unity over Ukraine faces new strains amid shifting US diplomatic priorities.
They also questioned the UN body’s inability to act decisively in response to the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict that has further fueled growing doubts about its effectiveness and credibility in upholding collective security and the international rule of law. They said that this skepticism is especially pronounced when a permanent member of the Security Council is directly involved in or supports one side of a conflict, undermining the body’s role as a neutral arbiter.
US, Europe at odds over resolution ahead of UN vote
The United States has proposed a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow’s forces from Ukraine.
Both are timed to the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which falls on Monday, when the General Assembly will vote on the nonbinding resolutions.
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More ShortsIt sets up a clash between the United States and Europe as the strength of the transatlantic alliance has been called into question over the Trump administration’s extraordinary turnaround on Russia, opening negotiations with Moscow after years of isolation as the U.S. looks to broker a rapid end to the war. European leaders were dismayed that their officials and those from Ukraine weren’t invited to preliminary U.S.-Russia talks this week in Saudi Arabia.
The short U.S. draft resolution acknowledges “the tragic loss of life throughout the Russia-Ukraine conflict” and “implores a swift end to the conflict and further urges a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.”
Kyiv’s concerns grow as Trump cosies up to Putin
As Ukraine neared the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, its hopes for a stable and favorable peace were abruptly disrupted by the actions of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
For years, Kyiv had relied on unwavering support from its allies in the United States and Europe, who provided essential military and financial aid to counter Moscow’s relentless aggression. However, Trump’s recent lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin—a move that reversed years of U.S. efforts to isolate Putin over his hostile actions—sent shockwaves through Kyiv and European capitals. The call was seen as a clear sign that the alliance to contain Moscow was beginning to unravel.
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