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The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday condemning Russian aggression and calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. The U.S. joined Russia in opposing it.

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US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes  The Associated PressU.S. Votes Against U.N. Resolution Demanding Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine  The New York TimesUS joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine  CNN

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The European-backed resolution that was approved demands Russia immediately withdraw its forces. The Trump administration had offered a competing resolution that did not mention Russian aggression.

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The United States voted against a resolution, backed by most of Europe, demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine — a deep fissure between allies, and a sharp shift in American policy.

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Ahead of UN action on Ukraine, US urges countries to vote no on rival European resolution  Voice of America

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