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U.S. Abstains as Ukraine's Resolution Passes at U.N.

2/24/2025

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In a dramatic turn at the U.N. General Assembly, the U.S. opposed a Ukraine-led resolution, only to see its own proposal altered by European amendments, leading to an abstention in the vote. Both resolutions, including Ukraine's call for Russian withdrawal, passed. Now, the U.S. is gearing up to advocate for its resolution at the U.N. Security Council.

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Story summary

In a dramatic turn at the U.N. General Assembly, the U.S. opposed a Ukraine-led resolution, only to see its own proposal altered by European amendments, leading to an abstention in the vote. Both resolutions, including Ukraine's call for Russian withdrawal, passed. Now, the U.S. is gearing up to advocate for its resolution at the U.N. Security Council.