The United States has joined Russia to vote against a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine.
CNN reports that the vote against the Ukrainian and European-backed resolution on Monday marks a stunning shift from years of US policy.
According to the report, the development comes as the Trump government has pursues discussions with Moscow about ending the war.
Newspot recalls that President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his rhetoric towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The resolution was adopted by the General Assembly with 93 votes in favour.
The resolution called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine.
However, CNN reports that the US had introduced a rival General Assembly resolution, which did not call Russia the aggressor or acknowledge Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
The US is expected to introduce the same draft resolution at the UN Security Council later on Monday.
