Security Council Adopts US-Led Ukraine War Resolution Omitting 'Russian Invasion'

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution on the 24th (local time) urging a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war on its third anniversary. The resolution, submitted under the leadership of the United States, notably omitted any reference holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.

According to AP News and the British daily The Guardian, the Security Council held a vote during a meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, passing the US-proposed resolution with 10 votes in favor, 0 against, and 5 abstentions.

The United Nations Security Council is voting on a resolution regarding the Russia-Ukraine war at the UN Headquarters in New York. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

European countries including the UK and France, both permanent members of the Security Council, as well as Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia, abstained from voting.

The US resolution did not mention Russia's aggression but called for a "swift end to the conflict" and "lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia." This reflected the policy stance of former President Donald Trump toward Russia and Ukraine.

Although the omission of Russia's responsibility for the invasion drew criticism from European countries, the resolution was adopted after successive amendments were rejected, with a majority in favor and no vetoes from permanent members.

However, earlier that morning at the UN General Assembly, a Ukraine-sponsored resolution condemning Russia's invasion was adopted with 94 votes in favor, 18 against, and 65 abstentions. South Korea voted in favor. Besides Russia, the United States, Hungary, and Israel voted against it.

This resolution defined the Ukraine war as "Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine" and emphasized the need to implement previous UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia.

Additionally, the United States, which opposed the Ukraine-led resolution, submitted a separate resolution emphasizing the need for a swift end to the war and omitting references to Ukraine's territorial integrity. The original draft was rejected, but an amended version including references to Russia's invasion was adopted with 93 votes in favor, 8 against, and 73 abstentions. South Korea also supported this resolution.

AP News reported, "Under President Trump, transatlantic relations dramatically changed, leading to conflicts between the US and its European allies," adding, "Since President Trump decided to initiate direct negotiations with Russia to end the war, tensions have increased."

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