U.S. Signals Policy Shift on Ukraine with UN Resolution and Resource Deal

The proposed resolution omits naming Russia as the aggressor, while U.S. aid is tied to access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.

The U.S. plans to introduce a UN resolution on Ukraine that does not explicitly label Russia as the aggressor, diverging from EU and Ukrainian-backed drafts.
The resolution calls for a swift end to the conflict but avoids demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory.
President Trump has linked further U.S. aid to Ukraine to securing access to its rare earth mineral resources, a key strategic interest.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected an initial U.S. proposal demanding 50% of mineral revenues in exchange for past military aid.
European leaders express concern over the U.S. policy shift, which is seen as a pivot toward alignment with Russia and a potential escalation in diplomatic tensions.