During the vote, coinciding with the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, the United States and Russia voted against, joined by Belarus, Hungary, and Israel, among others. The vote passed 93-18, with notable abstentions including China, India, and Iran.
The resolution was co-sponsored by more than 50 countries, including most EU member states and Ukraine. The document describes Russia as an aggressor and calls for the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine's internationally recognized borders, according to public broadcaster Suspilne.
The resolution also emphasizes the need to end the war this year and double diplomatic efforts to reduce the risk of escalation and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with the UN Charter, particularly the principles of territorial integrity.
It calls for accountability for the most serious crimes under international law committed in Ukraine, ensuring justice for victims and preventing future crimes.
The authors of the resolution urged for the full exchange of prisoners of war and the release of all illegally detained civilians and deported children. It also calls for all parties in the conflict to fully adhere to international law and stop attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
The General Assembly also supported a U.S. resolution on the matter with three amendments, which received 93 votes in favor, eight against, and 73 abstentions. This version does not describe Russia as an aggressor but mentions "the conflict between Russia and Ukraine" and calls for the establishment of a lasting peace. According to Voice of America, a Russian amendment to include a phrase about "addressing the root causes" of the war was not included.
CNN noted that the United States abstained from supporting its own resolution with the amendments. Ukraine also abstained from the vote.
The United States publicly opposed the Ukrainian resolution, urging for its withdrawal.