New York: As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine passes, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Monday titled "Path to Peace," aimed at creating conditions to end the ongoing conflict.
The resolution, drafted by the United States, passed with 10 votes in favor, despite skepticism from some of Washington's closest allies. The U.S., China, and Russia voted in favor of the resolution, while Britain and four other European nations abstained. Notably, no member voted against the resolution.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea described the resolution as a crucial step toward peace.
"This is a first but important step — one we should all be proud of. Now we must use this as a foundation to build a peaceful future for Ukraine, Russia, and the entire international community," Shea said.
The resolution expresses deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the conflict and calls for an immediate end to hostilities and the establishment of lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Efforts by France and the United Kingdom to delay the vote were unsuccessful. Both countries, alongside Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia, had pushed for stronger language in the resolution. They sought to replace the term "Russia-Ukraine conflict" with "full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation" and to emphasize Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as a call for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace — but these proposals were ultimately rejected.
France’s UN Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière reiterated his country’s commitment to a peaceful resolution, stating:
"While we are fully committed to peace in Ukraine, we insist on a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution."
Similarly, UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward stressed the importance of fairness in the peace process.
"Only a just peace, one that respects the principles of the UN Charter, can send a clear message that aggression is not a path to resolution," she said.
The proposed amendments failed due to a lack of support from most Security Council members and the risk of a Russian veto as a permanent member of the council.
The resolution’s adoption comes amid comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who hinted on Monday that a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine was within reach, though he provided no further details.
