The United States has declined to co-sponsor a United Nations (UN) draft resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity and condemns Russian aggression, three diplomatic sources told Reuters.
This move could signal a shift from the U.S., traditionally Ukraine’s strongest Western ally, amid growing tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has expressed a desire to end the war in Ukraine swiftly, with reports suggesting his administration has held discussions with Russia without Ukraine’s involvement.
The draft resolution, which Reuters reviewed, condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms commitment to “sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
The U.S. had co-sponsored almost every UN resolution supporting Ukraine against Russia until now.
The decision reflects a deepening divide between the U.S. administration and Ukraine, with President Trump favoring a quicker resolution through negotiations with Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov recently echoed this stance, agreeing with Trump’s approach to resolving the Ukrainian crisis through talks.
While the deadline for support of the resolution remains unclear, there is a possibility that Washington could reconsider its position.
A UN vote on the resolution would serve as a key indicator of global support for Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is perceived to be aligning closer to Russia’s stance. A vote without U.S. backing could still gain some support, but would likely reduce the chance of widespread backing in the General Assembly.
A second anonymous diplomatic source told Reuters that while the U.S. will not sign the resolution, efforts are underway to secure support from other countries.
