US proposes Ukraine UN text omitting mention of occupied territory

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Washington has called on United Nations members to support its resolution on the war in Ukraine, despite criticism over its controversial language.

Diplomatic sources reveal that the resolution omits references to Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia and focuses instead on urging a swift end to the conflict without addressing Kyiv’s territorial integrity. Meanwhile, the White House touted progress toward an agreement that would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, aiming to strengthen the long-term relationship between Washington and Kyiv. However, President Trump’s rhetoric suggested a different stance, raising questions about the broader implications of the agreement. France24 International Affairs Editor Douglas Herbert joins us.