The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and a just peace in Ukraine on the anniversary of the invasion. While 107 countries supported the document, the United States surprised the world by abstaining from the vote. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced key talks with Washington and an upcoming trilateral meeting, while emphasizing determination to defend the country against ongoing Russian drone attacks on critical infrastructure.

UN Ceasefire Resolution

The General Assembly called for peace with support from 107 countries and the surprising US abstention from voting.

Kyiv's Diplomatic Offensive

President Zelenskyy announced talks with the US and a trilateral summit in early March to discuss support.

EU Accession Conditions

Brussels links Ukraine's integration progress to the establishment of fully independent anti-corruption institutions.

Infrastructure Attacks

Russian drones struck critical facilities in the Mykolaiv region, continuing the strategy of destroying the energy network.

The UN General Assembly became the arena for a significant shift in the international balance of power. The resolution calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities gained support from 107 countries, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recognized as proof of broad solidarity. However, the greatest stir was caused by the stance of the US delegation, which decided to abstain from voting. This decision comes at a time when the administration in Washington signals the need to revise its current support strategy, raising concerns in Kyiv and European capitals. The situation on the diplomatic front remains tense. Zelenskyy announced that talks with the American side are scheduled for Thursday, and a trilateral meeting will take place in early March. Meanwhile, within the European Union, tensions are growing regarding the pace of accession and funding conditions. Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the EU loan will be disbursed, but Brussels firmly demands the establishment of independent anti-corruption bodies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is actively lobbying for maintaining US engagement in the negotiation process, emphasizing that Europe must remain the guarantor of a fair agreement. Since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the UN has repeatedly adopted resolutions condemning Russia's actions, but the lack of enforcement mechanisms in the General Assembly limits their real impact to the level of symbolic and moral diplomatic pressure.Parallel to peace talks, Russia continues its aggression, utilizing war volunteers and disinformation campaigns. Recent drone attacks on the Mykolaiv region targeted critical infrastructure, aiming to weaken Ukrainian morale. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned that the conflict could turn into a prolonged war of attrition, whose outcome may not come through a classic peace treaty but will depend on the endurance of European logistical and financial support. „La guerra di Ucraina non finirà con un accordo di pace e dipenderà dal sostegno europeo di fronte al logorio.” (The war in Ukraine will not end with a peace agreement and will depend on European support in the face of attrition.) — Josep Borrell

Mentioned People

  • Wołodymyr Zełenski — President of Ukraine, thanking for support at the UN and announcing dialogue with the US.
  • Josep Borrell — EU foreign policy chief, warning about a war of attrition.
  • Giorgia Meloni — Italian Prime Minister, supporting US engagement in negotiations.