The US wants to block Ukraine's resolution condemning Russia

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The United States is trying to block a Ukrainian resolution at the UN condemning Russia for its aggressive war. Bloomberg and The Washington Post reported this, citing sources.

At the same time, the administration of US President Donald Trump called on all UN members to support the American text of the resolution.

"The United States has proposed a simple, historic resolution that urges all member states to support the UN in charting a path to peace," the US State Department said.

It is emphasized that this resolution is consistent with President Trump's view that the UN should return to its main purpose enshrined in its Charter - to ensure international peace and security, including through peaceful resolution of disputes.

"We firmly believe that now is the time to take on the obligations to stop the war. This is our opportunity to create a real impetus for achieving peace," the statement said.

The US draft resolution does not contain references to the principles of Ukrainian sovereignty

According to Bloomberg, the American draft resolution does not contain references to the principles of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to The Washington Post, Ukraine was informed about the American proposal on February 21.

According to the source, Washington initially considered the resolution proposed by Ukraine and "required some changes to soften it." Then Washington proposed a new resolution, calling on Kiev to withdraw its version. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry not to withdraw the resolution.

Russia ready to support US draft if amended

According to AFP, the draft proposed by the US does not mention the occupied territory of Ukraine by Russia. Unlike previous resolutions proposed and supported by Washington, the latest draft does not contain criticism of Moscow and does not indicate it as a source of conflict.

Russia proposed to amend the document by adding the phrase "including by eliminating its root causes" after the words "calls for a speedy resolution of the conflict," Reuters reported.

Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, called the American draft "a good step." According to an anonymous Russian diplomat, Moscow will vote for the US resolution if the amendment is adopted by the UN General Assembly. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”