As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its second year, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling for an end to the conflict.
The UN has demanded that Russia leave Ukraine, calling for Russia to “immediately, completely, and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine” and for a “cessation of hostilities”.
The resolution also reaffirms the Assembly’s commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The UN called for solidarity and urged member states to consider the global impacts of the war on food security, energy, finance, the environment, and nuclear security and safety.
A majority of countries (141) voted for the UN resolution, including the UK, Ireland, and most European countries.
I am grateful to all the countries that endorsed the crucial @UN General Assembly resolution "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations that underline the comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine". 1/2 pic.twitter.com/nFx8OuOMug
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 23, 2023
Ukraine’s president Volodomyr Zelensky said: “I am grateful to all the countries that endorsed the crucial UN General Assembly resolution ‘Principles of the Charter of the United Nations that underline the comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine’.
“This resolution is a powerful signal of unflagging global support for Ukraine. A powerful testament to the solidarity of the world community with Ukrainian people in the context of the anniversary of RF’s full-scale aggression. A powerful manifestation of global support for Ukraine’s Peace Formula!”
However, seven countries voted against the resolution and 32 abstained from the vote.
Which countries voted against the UN resolution?
- Belarus
- Eritrea
- Mali
- Nicaragua
- North Korea
- Russia
- Syria
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that demands #Russia leave #Ukraine.
— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) February 23, 2023
In favour: 141
Against: 7
Abstentions: 32 pic.twitter.com/WnEoRp94kx
The UN also rejected two proposals from Belarus, which called on member states to refrain from sending weapons to the zone of conflict, among other things.
Mali supported Russia after Malian officials welcomed Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on a visit earlier in February.
Which countries abstained in the UN resolution vote?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Burundi
- Central African Republic
- China
- Congo
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- India
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
China abstained from voting for a third time after calling for an end to sanctions against Russia, saying that other countries should “oppose using the world economy as a tool or weapon for political purposes”.
