U.S. Foreign Policy on Ukraine Conflict

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio explains the U.S. decision to vote against a UN measure bashing Russia for the war in Ukraine. The U.S. led a narrower resolution calling for an end to the war that passed the UN Security Council.

Key Points

  • UN needs to focus on preventing and ending wars and conflicts
  • President Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine
  • Efforts to get both Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table

Pros

  • Efforts to bring both sides to the table and end the war
  • Championing a more specific resolution at the UN Security Council

Cons

  • Antagonistic nature of the broader UN resolution