KYIV, Feb 24 – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to the UN Dorothy Camille Shea stated the impossibility of supporting the Ukrainian resolution on de-escalation of the situation in Ukraine, citing the need for the earliest possible establishment of peace between Ukraine and Russia.

"A resolution focused on one, simple idea: Ending the war. A path to peace is possible. Mr. President, that is why the United States opposed putting forward another resolution. And that is why we cannot support Ukraine’s resolution, and we urge its withdrawal in favor of a strong statement committing us to end the war and work towards a lasting peace. The United States also requests the General Assembly take action on the United States' proposed resolution immediately following consideration of the Ukraine-drafted resolution," Shea said at the UN General Assembly on Monday.