The United States has put forward a draft United Nations resolution marking the third anniversary of the Ukraine war, setting up a clash with Kyiv and European allies who have been negotiating their own text for a General Assembly vote on Monday.
The U.S. draft, seen by Reuters, is a brief three-paragraph statement mourning the loss of life in the "Russia-Ukraine conflict" and urging a swift end to the war. It reiterates the UN’s role in maintaining international peace and security but stops short of explicitly condemning Russia.
Russia has proposed an amendment to include language about addressing the "root causes" of the conflict. Moscow's UN Ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, called the U.S. resolution a "good move," and a Russian diplomat indicated that Moscow might support it if its amendment is included.
Meanwhile, Ukraine and the European Union have spent weeks negotiating their own resolution, which calls for de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities, and a resolution in line with international law. The text also reiterates demands from previous UN resolutions for Russia to withdraw its troops.
EU diplomats will meet to discuss the U.S. move, which comes amid a broader rift between Washington and Kyiv. U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a bid to broker an end to the war, raising concerns among European allies that Ukraine and the EU could be sidelined in any peace talks.
General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding but carry significant political weight. Unlike the UN Security Council, where Russia holds veto power, no country can block a General Assembly vote.
The latest Ukrainian-EU draft takes a more restrained approach in its criticism of Russia compared to earlier resolutions. Instead of directly denouncing Moscow, it references "the aggression." In contrast, a 2022 resolution condemning Russia's "illegal annexation" of Ukrainian regions received overwhelming support, with 143 countries voting in favor.
As the UN prepares for Monday’s vote, the competing resolutions highlight growing diplomatic divisions over the war’s trajectory and future peace efforts.
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