The United States has decided not to co-sponsor a United Nations resolution marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources cited by Reuters. The resolution reaffirms Ukraine’s territorial integrity and demands an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces.
The U.N. General Assembly, consisting of 193 member states, is expected to vote on the resolution on Monday. While General Assembly resolutions are non-binding, they carry substantial political weight and serve as a barometer of international opinion on the war.
“In previous years, the United States has consistently co-sponsored such resolutions in support of a just peace in Ukraine,” a diplomatic source stated on Thursday. However, this year, the U.S. has so far declined to do so. More than 50 countries have already agreed to sponsor the motion, though the full list has not been disclosed.
The decision comes at a time when relations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump have grown increasingly strained. Trump has expressed a desire to bring the war to a swift conclusion and his team has reportedly engaged in discussions with Russia without including Ukraine in the talks. This development represents a growing political crisis for Kyiv, which has relied heavily on U.S. military and diplomatic support to resist Russian aggression.
The draft resolution, seen by Reuters, emphasizes the need for de-escalation, an end to hostilities, and a peaceful resolution in line with international law. It also recalls previous U.N. resolutions demanding that Russia withdraw all military forces from Ukrainian territory within its internationally recognized borders.
Russia, which has seized approximately 20% of Ukraine’s land and continues to make slow but steady advances in the east, maintains that its invasion was necessary to counter the threat of Ukraine joining NATO. Western nations and Ukraine, however, reject this justification, viewing Russia’s actions as an outright territorial conquest.
The U.S. mission to the U.N. in Geneva has yet to comment on its decision to withhold sponsorship. In the meantime, Ukrainian allies are reportedly seeking additional support for the resolution, particularly from nations in the Global South.
As the anniversary of the invasion approaches, the international community will closely watch the outcome of Monday’s vote. The U.S. decision not to co-sponsor the resolution raises questions about its long-term commitment to Ukraine and could influence global diplomatic dynamics surrounding the ongoing conflict.
