U.S. Pushes For U.N. Move on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary

The United States is urging the U.N. Security Council to vote on its own resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, challenging a draft text by Ukraine and the EU. The decision highlights differing approaches among U.N. members regarding the ongoing conflict.

The United States is urging a timely vote by the U.N. Security Council on its drafted resolution commemorating the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The proposal by the U.S. precedes a similar vote expected in the 193-member General Assembly, according to diplomats on Saturday.

This move positions the U.S. against Ukraine and the European Union, who have been actively negotiating their own resolution draft with U.N. members over the past month, scheduled for a General Assembly vote on Monday.

Reports from Reuters indicated that the U.S. opted not to co-sponsor the Ukraine-EU draft, opting instead to introduce its own resolution for simultaneous voting. The Security Council, however, has not yet scheduled a vote, highlighting the complexities of gaining approval without vetoes from permanent members China, Russia, or others.