Headline Roundup • February 24th, 2025
US, Europe Split on Ukraine War Resolutions
Ukraine War,Russia,China,Ukraine,United Nations,UN Security Council,France,Foreign Affairs,Foreign Policy,Donald Trump
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The United Nations (U.N.) Security Council approved a US-backed competing resolution Monday that refrains from blaming Russia for starting the Ukraine war and calls to end the conflict entirely. Russia and China joined the US in its approval.
The Details: A Ukrainian resolution to end the conflict, which placed blame on Russia for the war, was approved by the General Assembly, which represents 193 U.N. member states, earlier on Monday. The US, alongside 17 other nations that included Russia, Israel, North Korea, and Hungary opposed. The competing resolution was then brought to the General Assembly, where it was amended before being approved, and the US abstained from voting. It was then brought to the Security Council, where it was approved 10-0, as five European countries abstained.
For Context: The General Assembly does not have power to make official decisions for the U.N., but the Security Council does. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Trump Monday to discuss affairs in Ukraine. France and Britain had the power to veto the Security Council decision but opted not to, reportedly to avoid going against the US.
Key Quotes: President Donald Trump said Monday, “I believe strongly that it’s in the best interest of the United States, the best interest in Europe, the best interest of Ukraine, and indeed the best interest of Russia to stop the killing now and bring the world to peace.” Last week, he blamed the Ukrainian government for starting the war.
How the Media Covered It: Outlets on the left often highlighted US refusal to support the original resolution, while outlets on the right highlighted US support for the competing resolution.
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