In historic vote, United Nations General Assembly calls for Russian forces to leave Ukraine immediately, three years after the invasion. The resolution, sponsored by European nations, was passed 93 votes to 18 against and 65 abstained – a surprisingly reduced level of support compared to past years.
The vote marked shifting global power dynamics, with a competing U.S. resolution— urging next month a speedy end to the conflict without precisely denouncing Russia— also presented, atop disagreements between Kyiv and Washington. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Mariyana Betsa urged nations to protect sovereignty and said, “We receive most firmly calls all nations for the fulfillment by them U.N. Charter and support just and durable peace Programme emphasizing, with passion actions the Nations of terminating conflicts, proclaiming, finally and at last, the sovereignty this people.
Also, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed talks with Russia have created divisions within the transatlantic grouping and alienated European leaders. Views from Trump on October 18 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a “dictator” fueled more controversy, with Zelenskyy countering that Trump is passing off what is Russian propaganda. 
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia welcomed the U.S. proposal as “a good step,” while China put a Security Council vote on it. The ongoing diplomatic bating shows how complex conflict is now getting deep with World leaders keeping an eye on how these rival resolutions determine war’s direction.
As temperatures rise, Ukraine remains committed to joining NATO, at the same time as Europeans seek more decisive action to achieve lasting peace.
