UN adopts US resolution without condemning Russian aggression, Ukraine abstains
Pravda Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly on Monday, 24 February, adopted a US-backed resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Source: European Pravda
Details: The US resolution, titled Path to Peace, was supported by 93 UN member states, while 8 voted against it, and 73 abstained – including Ukraine.
At the same time, the UN General Assembly rejected a Russian amendment calling for the removal of the “root causes” of the war in Ukraine, with 71 states voting against it and only 31 in favour.
The brief US resolution expresses sorrow over the “the tragic loss of life throughout the Russia-Ukraine conflict” and “implores a swift end to the conflict and further urges a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia”.
Background:
- Earlier on Monday, 24 February, the General Assembly had also passed Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russian aggression, with the same 93 votes in favour.
- The United States voted against the Ukrainian resolution – alongside Russia and 16 other countries.
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