New York, USA – In a surprising diplomatic shift, the United States has aligned itself with Russia in key United Nations votes regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The move marks a departure from the previous U.S. stance on the conflict and has exposed a widening rift between the U.S. and its European allies.
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, the U.S. opposed a European-backed resolution that condemned Russia’s actions and reaffirmed Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Instead, the U.S. voted alongside Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and other nations, while 93 member states supported the European resolution.
In a separate vote at the UN Security Council, the U.S. proposed a resolution calling for an end to the war without directly condemning Russia. The resolution passed with 10 votes, while key American allies, including the UK and France, abstained. Attempts by these nations to amend the resolution were vetoed.
The U.S. delegation defended its stance, with Acting UN Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea stating that the resolution aimed to “look forward, not backward” and was focused on ending hostilities. However, European diplomats criticized the move, arguing that failing to hold Russia accountable could set a dangerous precedent.
The votes come amid efforts by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to engage in diplomatic discussions with President Donald Trump over the transatlantic alliance and security concerns. Trump’s administration has adopted a policy that appears to favor Moscow, further straining U.S.-European relations.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, the Security Council has been largely deadlocked due to Russia’s veto power. As a result, the UNGA has remained the primary forum for international discussions on the war, though its resolutions lack legally binding authority.
