UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the third anniversary since the full escalation of the crisis.

The resolution received 10 votes in favor, including China, the United States, and Russia, with none against, and five abstentions from France, Britain, Denmark, Greece and Slovenia.

The document submitted by the U.S., which mirrored an earlier one passed by the UN General Assembly, calls for a swift end to the conflict with a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Acting U.S. Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea told the council that this resolution is not a "peace deal," but "a path to peace."

Prior to the vote, France, the United Kingdom, and Greece proposed a motion to postpone the vote until Tuesday afternoon. However, the motion failed to gain support.

European countries also introduced three amendments to the resolution. One of these amendments failed to secure enough votes, while the other two were vetoed by Russia. Besides, two amendments proposed by Russia were also rejected due to insufficient support.

Earlier in the day, the UN General Assembly rejected the U.S. draft and passed a resolution submitted by Ukraine and European allies, which backs Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and calls for a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in line with the UN Charter.

Resolutions in the UN Security Council are binding under international law.

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as lingering uncertainty over the second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran stoke investors' concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East.

The process of the expected second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran seems stalled as Iran reportedly decided not to take part, accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced to extend the ceasefire on some conditions.

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Ten of the 11 primary S and P 500 sectors ended in red, with real estate and utilities leading the laggards by going down 1.94 percent and 1.75 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, energy bucked the trend by adding 1.31 percent.

Following Apple's leadership reshuffle announcement, the company's shares fell 2.52 percent on Tuesday, leading the declines among the "Magnificent Seven" technology giants.

Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.

US stocks end lower amid uncertain 2nd round of peace talks with Iran