The U.S. delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday, July 27, after accusing France of "disingenuous grandstanding." The American exit occurred during a session focused on Ukraine, following remarks made by French representatives.
According to reports, the U.S. took issue with comments made by France that appeared to compare the United States to authoritarian states like North Korea and Russia, particularly in the context of votes on human rights issues. The U.S. characterized these remarks as "condescending and disrespectful."