US Sides with Russia in UN Votes on Ukraine Resolutions.

Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the United States, (C) speaks during a Security Council meeting discussing the war in Ukraine at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, US, Feb 24, 2025. Courtesy image.

The United States has twice aligned with Russia in key votes at the United Nations, marking a significant shift in its stance on the war in Ukraine under the Trump administration. The votes coincided with the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and have sparked concern among US allies.

In the first instance, the US voted against a European-drafted resolution at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which condemned Russia’s actions and reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. By doing so, the US took the same position as Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and other nations that have largely backed Moscow in international forums. The vote signaled a departure from Washington’s previous support for Ukraine in similar UN resolutions.

Shortly after, the US introduced its own resolution at the UN Security Council (UNSC), calling for an end to the conflict but notably omitting any direct criticism of Russia. The resolution was passed, but two of America’s closest allies, the UK and France, abstained from the vote. Both nations had attempted to amend the resolution’s wording to include stronger language condemning Russia’s invasion, but their efforts were vetoed.

The US stance on these resolutions highlights a stark policy shift that could have broader implications for international relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The decisions at the UN reflect the Trump administration’s evolving foreign policy approach, which appears to prioritize diplomatic maneuvering over outright condemnation of Russia’s actions.

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