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- The United States declined to join a UN Security Council statement urging Russia to halt aggression on Aug. 24, 2026.
- Over 50 UN members—including the EU, U.K., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Georgia, and Australia—backed the appeal.
- U.S. envoy Dan Negrea urged sides to cease strikes threatening civilian vessels and called for negotiations.
- Since President Donald Trump returned in 2025, the United States has stopped Ukraine aid and avoided condemning Russia.
