India, Feb. 24 -- In a significant victory for Ukraine on the third anniversary of its war with Russia, the United Nations General Assembly on Monday voted to approve a European-backed resolution demanding the immediate removal of Russian forces from Ukraine.

The resolution, which passed with 93 votes in favour, 18 against, and 65 abstentions, stands as a win for Ukraine but also showcases diminished support for Kyiv.

However, the United States faced a notable setback after it failed to get the UN General Assembly to approve its resolution that avoided directly blaming Russia for the conflict.

It marks a fallout for the newly elected Donald Trump administration in the 193-member world body, whose resolutions are not legally binding but...