US Votes with Russia and China Against Resolution on Ukraine for the First Time The United States voted against a resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors that condemned attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as a threat to nuclear safety, aligning with Russia, China, and Niger for the first time. The US stated the resolution was unnecessary and did not contribute to peace, a stance that contrasts with previous US positions on similar resolutions. The resolution passed with 20 votes in favor, 10 abstentions, and 4 votes against.

• The US voted against an IAEA resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
• This is the first time the US has opposed such a resolution, joining Russia, China, and Niger.
• The US stated the resolution was unnecessary and did not contribute to peace.
• The resolution passed with 20 votes for, 10 abstentions, and 4 against.
• Previous resolutions on Ukraine have been supported by the US.