US proposes its own UN resolution marking anniversary of war in Ukraine after refusing to back European statement
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The United States has proposed its own United Nations resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine after refusing to back one drafted by Kyiv and backed by Europe.
The United States has proposed its own United Nations resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine after refusing to back one drafted by Kyiv and backed by Europe. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described it as “a simple, historic resolution … that we urge all member states to support in order to chart a path to peace,” in a statement released late Friday. The draft US resolution, seen by CNN, does not condemn Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, nor does it make any acknowledgement of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. “This resolution is consistent with President Trump’s view that the UN must return to its founding purpose, as enshrined in the UN Charter, to maintain international peace and security, including through the peaceful settlement of disputes,” Rubio’s statement said. “If the United Nations is truly committed to its original purpose, we must acknowledge that while challenges may arise, the goal of lasting peace remains achievable,” the top US diplomat said. “Through support of this resolution, we affirm that this conflict is awful, that the UN can help end it, and that peace is possible.” The resolution comes as President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his antagonism toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and as Europeans and Ukrainians fear they will be sidelined as the US moves forward on negotiations with Russia.
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