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The United States voted against a United Nations resolution that condemned Russia as the aggressor in Ukraine, marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. While the resolution does not carry legal weight, it serves as a symbolic statement from the international community. The decision by the Trump administration to oppose the measure reflects a clear shift in U.S. policy, signaling weakened support for Ukraine in favor of closer ties with Russia.
In recent days, Trump has placed blame on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the war, despite the conflict beginning when Russia launched an unprovoked invasion on February 24, 2023. Trump has even labeled Zelensky a “dictator without elections,” while his top diplomats have refused to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin. This stance is causing growing divisions within the Republican Party, as many traditional Reagan-era conservatives remain staunchly opposed to Russian aggression.
The resolution, titled “Advancing a Comprehensive, Just, and Lasting Peace in Ukraine,” passed the General Assembly with a vote of 93 in favor, 18 against, and 65 abstaining. It called for de-escalation, a ceasefire, and a peaceful resolution to the war. However, the U.S. voted against it alongside Hungary, Israel, and Russia a striking move given Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s close ties to Trump.
For those who remember the Reagan era, this shift in U.S. policy would have been unthinkable. President Ronald Reagan fiercely opposed Soviet expansion, viewing Moscow as a threat to freedom and democracy. His leadership in the Cold War helped push back against Russian influence, and he championed America’s role as a global defender of democracy. The idea that a Republican president would align more closely with Russia than with Ukraine, a nation fighting for its sovereignty, would have deeply disappointed Reagan and his supporters.
For decades, the Republican Party stood against Russian aggression, but today, under Trump, the party’s foreign policy stance appears to be shifting toward appeasement rather than strength. This move raises concerns about America’s credibility on the world stage and leaves many questioning whether the U.S. is abandoning its long-standing role as a champion of democracy.