U.S. Pushes Its Own Resolution at UN Amidst Ukraine Conflict

The United States is advocating for a separate draft resolution on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aiming for a vote at the U.N. Security Council. Their proposal challenges Ukraine and the EU's draft, which is slated for a General Assembly vote. A Security Council date is yet to be decided.

The United States is pressing ahead with its own draft resolution concerning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, seeking a U.N. Security Council vote prior to a General Assembly decision. Diplomats disclosed this on Saturday as the anniversary looms.

This U.S. move contrasts with Ukraine and the European Union, who have been collaborating on a separate resolution with other U.N. members. Despite negotiations, the U.S. has presented its proposal, diverging from the Ukraine-EU text, and seeks simultaneous General Assembly approval.

No scheduled vote exists at the Security Council for the U.S. draft yet. The Council requires a minimum of nine favorable votes and no vetoes from the United States, Russia, China, Britain, or France for the resolution to pass.

(With inputs from agencies.)