The United States has cast its vote against a United Nations resolution that solely attributed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict to Russia. This vote occurred on the third anniversary of the war’s onset, with the resolution passing the UN General Assembly by a significant margin: 93 votes in favor, 18 against, and 65 countries choosing to abstain.
Among the countries that opposed the resolution was Israel. The Israeli foreign ministry indicated that its decision was aimed at supporting U.S. efforts to facilitate a resolution to the conflict. In a statement to the Times of Israel, officials emphasized the importance of backing American initiatives to promote peace and progress in the region.
Notably, several countries abstained from the vote, including major powers like India and China, along with all other BRICS nations except Egypt and Indonesia, which supported the resolution. The EU’s response was largely unified, with all member states voting in favor of the resolution except Hungary.
In a contrasting development, the UN Security Council adopted a U.S.-sponsored resolution that called for an end to hostilities and expressed condolences for the loss of life without assigning blame to any party. This resolution received support from 10 of the 15 Security Council members, while the remaining five abstained. Interestingly, Russia endorsed the American resolution after its attempts to amend it were unsuccessful.
The differing responses from the General Assembly and the Security Council illustrate the complexities of international diplomacy surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. As the situation continues to evolve, the implications of these votes may influence future discussions on resolving the war and addressing the humanitarian crises that have arisen from it.