The United States has put forward its own United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine. This move comes after the US declined to support a resolution drafted by Kyiv and endorsed by Europe.
The draft resolution, as described by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is characterized as a simple and historic document that aims to pave the way for peace. It does not explicitly label Russia as the aggressor in the conflict nor does it mention Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Rubio emphasized that the resolution aligns with President Trump's vision for the UN to uphold its original purpose of maintaining international peace and security through peaceful dispute resolution.
The resolution expresses sorrow for the loss of life in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and calls for an immediate end to the hostilities, urging a lasting peace between the two nations.
President Trump's recent criticisms of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and concerns among Europeans and Ukrainians about being excluded from negotiations with Russia have added complexity to the situation.
Furthermore, the US has been at odds with other Group of Seven members over a joint statement commemorating the war's anniversary, with the US resisting any mention of 'Russian aggression' in the statement.
