Sat Feb 22 17:03:54 UTC 2025: ## US Proposes Controversial UN Resolution on Ukraine, Omitting Territorial Integrity

**United Nations, February 22, 2025** – The United States has submitted a controversial resolution to the United Nations regarding the Ukraine conflict, sparking immediate criticism. The short, 65-word text, proposed ahead of the war’s third anniversary, notably omits any mention of Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory and avoids blaming Moscow for the invasion.

Instead, the resolution focuses on the need to end the conflict and mourns the loss of life, reiterating the UN’s commitment to international peace and security without specifically addressing Russia’s role. This marks a significant departure from previous US-backed resolutions that strongly condemned Russia’s actions and affirmed Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged UN member states to support the resolution, describing it as “simple and historic,” but offered no further details on its content. The move has been welcomed by Russia’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, who, however, noted it failed to address the conflict’s root causes.

The US proposal contrasts sharply with a separate resolution drafted by Ukraine and its European allies, which emphasizes the need for a Russian troop withdrawal and upholds Ukraine’s territorial integrity. This divergence comes amidst heightened tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Trump suggesting Zelensky’s involvement in peace talks is unimportant.

Critics, including Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group, have condemned the US resolution as a potential betrayal of Kyiv and a disregard for international law. The omission of condemnation and the lack of reference to territorial integrity raise concerns that the US is prioritizing a swift end to the conflict over upholding core UN principles. The response from France, the EU’s only permanent member on the UN council, is currently awaited. The resolution will be considered at a General Assembly meeting on Monday.

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