US refuses co-sponsor UN Resolution condemning Russia and resists labeling Moscow as ‘aggressor” in G7 Statement, media report  

AI

** Refuses to Co-Sponsor UN Resolution Condemning Russia**

The US is not supporting a resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The resolution condemns Moscow’s aggression and reaffirms Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

This is unusual for the US, which has co-sponsored similar resolutions in previous years. Without US support, the resolution may have trouble getting approval from the UN General Assembly.

The US also disagreed with a G7 statement that called Russia the “aggressor” in the war against Ukraine. This was reported by the Financial Times on February 20.

**US Diplomatic Efforts**

In recent days, US President Donald Trump’s administration has been trying to engage with Russia. A US met with Russian Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia on February 18.

However, Trump has some confusing statements about Ukraine. He called the country’s president a “dictator” and falsely accused him of not elections. In fact, Ukraine’s says that elections cannot be held during martial law, which is still in effect since Russia invaded in 2022.

**Ukraine’s Wartime Expenses**

Ukrainian President Zelensky said on February that his country has spent $320 billion on the war. The US and EU have provided a combined $200 billion to support Ukraine’s military efforts.

The statements by Trump have caused concern in and among European allies about Washington’s stance on the war.

Read More @ kyivindependent.com

Share This Article
Leave a Comment