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The UN Security Council adopted a US resolution on the Ukraine war on Monday that was supported by Russia. The resolution contains no criticism of Moscow’s aggression on the third anniversary of its invasion.
There were 10 votes in favour and none against, but five abstentions.
The abstentions, including France and Britain, could have vetoed the resolution, which merely “implores a swift end to the conflict” without blaming Russia.
Several amendments, proposed separately by Russia and European nations, did not pass.
US hails landmark resolution
Washington on Monday hailed the resolution as a “landmark agreement” between the United States and Russia at the UN Security Council after the adoption of a US resolution calling for “lasting peace” in the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
“We call on all other UN member states to join the United States in pushing for a durable peace that will bring stability to Europe and deter further aggression,” said the US envoy to the United Nations, Dorothy Shea.
“We are proud that the Security Council has done just that, just now, in passing a historic landmark agreement on Ukraine, the first such in three years,” Shea added.
UNGA rejects US resolution, approves Europe backed resolution
Earlier, the UN General Assembly on Monday rejected a US resolution calling for a swift end to the war but omitting any mention of Russia’s invasion.
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View AllMeanwhile, the assembly approved a European-backed resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine on the third anniversary of the invasion.
However, the European-backed resolution is not legally binding. It was backed by 93 countries, with 18 opposing and 65 abstaining.
The new resolution tally is lower than previous resolutions, in which over 140 nations condemned Russia’s actions.