In brief
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "Supporting a lasting peace in Ukraine," initiated by Kyiv. 107 countries voted "in favor," 12 — "against" (Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cuba, North Korea, Eritrea, Iran, Mali, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, as well as Russia and Sudan), and the United States together with about 50 other countries abstained, reported Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha.
US amendment and the substantive vote
As Ukrinform reports, the United States proposed removing from the text of the resolution the provisions on territorial integrity and the need to achieve a just peace. The proposal to delete these formulations was rejected: 11 countries voted for the amendment, 69 against, and 62 abstained.
"We will continue to act — firmly and consistently — to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter and international law."
— Andriy Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
"We were actually aiming to reach 90+ votes to have a respectable result compared with last year. But it turned out 107. That's an excellent result and genuinely another victory for Ukrainian diplomacy in the sphere of international organizations."
— Heorhiy Tykhyi, spokesperson of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
Why it matters
In essence, the resolution is a political signal: an international majority confirmed that it supports the idea of a long-term, just peace based on international law. The social proof here is the wide circle of states that voted "in favor," which increases diplomatic pressure on the aggressor countries.
At the same time, the abstention of some partners, including the US, and attempts to change key formulations indicate disagreements over the legal and political consequences of such declarations. This is not just a technical issue — the language of resolutions determines which mechanisms and obligations the international community will be able to use going forward.
Facts to remember
- Vote result: 107 — in favor, 12 — against, about 51 — abstained (official statements from the Foreign Ministry and Ukrinform).
- US amendment: 11 — for, 69 — against, 62 — abstained (according to Ukrinform).
- UN report: over four years of the full-scale war in Ukraine more than 5,000 women and girls have been killed, and about 14,000 more wounded; the UN warns that 2025 became one of the bloodiest years in that period.
Next steps
The resolution has important symbolic value and creates a diplomatic foundation. However, its real power will depend on how much partners turn words into concrete actions — political pressure, sanctions, restoration of territorial integrity, and support on the battlefield and in the humanitarian sphere.
So the next move is with partners: declarations need to be transformed into signed agreements, funding and practical measures, otherwise a strong international signal risks remaining only on paper.
Experts' view
Diplomats and international law experts agree: the resolution is an important diplomatic victory for Kyiv, but it does not replace the need to strengthen operational support and pressure those who violated the UN Charter. In other words, political legitimacy is already there — now practical implementation is needed.
