On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution expressing support for Ukraine, though the United States did not vote in favor and instead abstained.
The resolution reaffirmed the international body’s commitment to “Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.” It passed with support from 107 countries, while 12 opposed and 51 abstained. The United States was among those that did not cast a vote.
The measure calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and urges efforts toward a “comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.” Washington had reportedly pushed for separate votes on clauses related to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and international law, but that proposal was rejected.
Observers note that U.S. support for Ukraine has shifted since the transition of power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump last year. Analysts say the new administration has taken a less assertive stance, including reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin and declining on several occasions to formally condemn the 2022 invasion.
Diplomats say the vote highlights growing divisions in global opinion over the conflict, even as a majority of countries continue to publicly support Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
