Internal Backlash Follows US Neutrality on UN Ukraine Peace Resolution

Former US envoy Keith Kellogg slams the US decision to abstain from a UN resolution for peace in Ukraine, calling the move "un-American".

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 25, 2026, 7:27 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from New Voice of Ukraine

A Sarcastic Rebuke from a Former Envoy

Retired Gen. Keith Kellogg, the former U.S. special representative for Ukraine and Russia, expressed public disbelief following the United States' abstention at the UN General Assembly. Writing on the social media platform X, Kellogg reacted with visible sarcasm, questioning how the US could fail to support a declaration for lasting peace while Russia voted against it. He argued that after four years of documented atrocities, including the shelling of cities and the killing of innocent civilians, the conflict should be treated as a war of survival rather than a "business deal".

The Resolution: Sovereignty and Humanitarian Relief

The resolution, which was adopted on February 24, 2026, reinforces the need for the international community to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Beyond a call for an immediate ceasefire, the document outlines critical humanitarian requirements, including:

The immediate release of unlawfully detained individuals.

The facilitation of comprehensive prisoner exchanges.