Keith Kellogg, a former special envoy for Ukraine under President Donald Trump, has publicly condemned the United States’ decision to abstain from voting on a United Nations resolution aimed at establishing lasting peace in Ukraine.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Kellogg expressed his discontent with the U.S. position. He remarked, “The UN voted for lasting peace in Ukraine, and we abstained. Consider that for a moment. The Russian Federation opposed this declaration. Have four years of war not been enough? Is the disappearance of children, the shelling of cities, and the killing of innocent people not sufficient? This is not a business deal; this is war.”
On February 24, 107 nations voted in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution titled “Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine,” which was initiated by Ukraine. Both the United States and China chose to abstain from the vote, while representatives from Russia, Belarus, Iran, and Cuba voted against it.
During a recent UN Security Council meeting, U.S. representatives urged several countries to cease their support for Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Keith Kellogg, former special envoy for Ukraine, has criticized the U.S. abstention from a UN resolution advocating for peace in Ukraine. The resolution received overwhelming support from 107 nations, while the U.S. and China abstained, prompting further discussion on international positions regarding the conflict.