UN Security Council adopts first resolution on Ukraine since Russian invasion

In a significant diplomatic development, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted the U.S.-drafted resolution titled “The Path to Peace” concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. The resolution was approved with ten votes in favour, including Russia’s, while five nations—the United Kingdom, France, Greece, Slovenia, and Denmark—abstained. This marks the first resolution adopted by the Security Council since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Amendments Blocked Amid Deadlock

Attempts to introduce amendments to the resolution resulted in a stalemate. Three proposed amendments by European nations were ultimately not adopted, with two of them being blocked by Russia’s veto. Conversely, two amendments submitted by Russia were also rejected as European countries withheld their support.

U.S. Statement: ‘A Critical First Step’

Following the resolution’s adoption, U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Dorothy Shea, welcomed the decision, emphasising its importance in moving toward peace:

“The United States sincerely appreciates the support of Council members for this resolution and commends this action—the first the Council has taken in three years on Ukraine—to decisively call for an end to the conflict. This resolution sets us on the path to peace. It is a first step, but it is a critical step, one that we should all be proud of. Now, we must use it as a foundation to build a peaceful future for Ukraine, Russia, and the international community.”

The adoption of this resolution signals a rare moment of consensus within the Security Council on the Ukraine war. However, with key amendments facing resistance and differing geopolitical interests at play, the road to an actual peace settlement remains uncertain.

Source: ANA-MPA / orthodoxtimes.com
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