The US has aligned with Russia in two UN resolutions on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, opposing a European-drafted resolution condemning Moscow’s actions and supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity at the UN General Assembly, and backing a US-drafted resolution at the UN Security Council calling for an end to the conflict without criticizing Russia. The Security Council resolution passed with the UK and France abstaining after failed attempts to amend the wording, highlighting the Trump administration’s shift in stance on the war and strained relations with European allies over Ukraine. The US resolution at the UNGA was also passed, with the US voting against the European resolution, leading to 65 abstentions and criticism from Ukraine for not condemning aggression.
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Warner Bros Discovery shareholders reject chief executive David Zaslav’s $52mn pay package
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