The United States Opposes UN Resolution Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The United States publicly opposed a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops. The resolution, authored by Ukraine and the EU, was ultimately adopted by the majority of UN member states.
The American diplomat representing the US argued that previous UN resolutions condemning Russia's actions had failed to stop the war. Instead, she called for a return to the principles of the UN Charter, including the peaceful settlement of disputes. The US also called on both Ukraine and Russia to support its own resolution, which did not include the amendments proposed by Russia.
Replacing "conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine" with "full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation" in the preamble.
Adding a paragraph reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.
Replacing "a lasting peace between Ukraine and the Russian Federation" with "a just, lasting and comprehensive peace between Ukraine and the Russian Federation in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of sovereign equality and territorial integrity of states" in the operative part.
As a result of these changes, the US and Russia both voted against the resolution. The EU, with the support of the majority of UN member states, effectively taught the new Trump administration a lesson.
Trump's Stance on the War in Ukraine
Former US President Donald Trump believes the war in Ukraine could be over within weeks if the US and its allies were "smart." He argues that continued fighting will lead to the loss of young lives, which he wants to avoid.
However, French President Emmanuel Macron countered Trump's claim that Europe lends money to Ukraine and gets it back. Macron clarified that the majority of financial support for Ukraine has come from the EU, not the US.
Pentagon Refuses to Comply with Elon Musk's Performance Reporting Order
Key US federal agencies, including the Pentagon, have refused to comply with Elon Musk's order to provide weekly performance reports. Musk, who heads the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE), had instructed federal employees to report specific accomplishments within 48 hours or face dismissal.
The Pentagon, along with other agencies like the FBI and the State Department, emphasized that they are not obligated to report to entities outside their departmental chain of command. They also stated that they independently evaluate the performance of their employees according to established procedures.
10 Comments
Marishka
Musk is pushing government agencies to operate more effectively. This will ultimately benefit the taxpayers who fund them.
Pupsik
Macron's claim about European financing needs to be verified. It's important to have accurate information before making accusations.
Marishka
The UN resolution was too focused on condemnation and didn't offer realistic solutions. The US is right to focus on practical ways to end the conflict.
Pupsik
It's good that the US is not blindly following the EU's lead. They need to make their own decisions based on the best interests of the American people.
Marishka
The Pentagon and other agencies should be accountable for their performance. Musk's initiative is a step in the right direction towards greater transparency.
Muchacho
Trump's expertise in negotiation could be valuable in bringing this war to an end. His focus on results is exactly what's needed.
Habibi
Musk's performance-based approach can help identify and eliminate wasteful spending in government agencies. This will free up resources for more needed programs.
Muchacha
The Pentagon and other agencies need to adapt to new ways of working. If they can't report to Musk, they should find another way to demonstrate their accomplishments.
Rotfront
Musk is bringing much-needed efficiency and accountability to government agencies. It's about time they started reporting on their accomplishments!
Mariposa
The US should encourage Russia and Ukraine to find common ground and end the conflict through dialogue. Condemnation alone won't solve the problem.