U.S. asks UN Security Council to condemn Russia for 'sham' referendums in Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at the U.N. media stakeout prior to the United Nations Security Council meeting, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 7, 2022. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo

The United States will introduce a resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning referendums held by Russia in occupied regions of Ukraine, the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. said on Tuesday.

The resolution, to be introduced jointly with Albania, will call on member states not to recognize any altered status of Ukraine and also obligate Russia to withdraw its troops, envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield said at a council meeting.