Ukraine‘s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday appeared to criticize Russia’s bid to amend the US draft.
“The root causes of this war are (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s denial of Ukraine‘s right to exist and his wish to destroy our nation,” he posted on X. “This is why Russia started this war, commits atrocities, and tries to change borders by force.”
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, calling it a “special military operation” designed to “denazify” its neighbour and halt dangerous NATO expansion to the east.
The UN text drafted by Ukraine and the EU “reiterates the urgent need to end the war this year, and to redouble diplomatic efforts to reduce the risks of further escalation and achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine“.
It asserts the need for the implementation of previous UN resolutions that demanded Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine‘s internationally recognized territory, and insisted that Moscow halt hostilities.
General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight, reflecting a global view on the war. No country holds a veto in the assembly.
