In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States has split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three U.

Analysts say China's vote has to be seen in the context of a changing world order, where Donald Trump is upending America’s long-held role as a leading global player.

I would rather not explain it now, but it’s sort of self-evident,” President Trump told reporters when asked about the UN vote in the Oval Office on Monday.