UNGA approves resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, urges immediate cease-fire

UNGA approves resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, urges immediate cease-fire

• The UN General Assembly approved a resolution blaming Russia for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine and urges immediate cease-fire. 140 countries voted in favor of the resolution while 5 voted against it. 38 nations abstained from voting. India abstained on the resolution saying focus on the cessation of hostilities is required and called for urgent humanitarian assistance.
• India's Permanent Representative to United Nations, TS Tirumurti said, the draft resolution didn’t fully reflect our expected focus on these challenges. Expressing deep concern over the situation in Ukraine, India said that the conflict resulted in the death of civilians with nearly ten million people facing internal displacement and external migration.

Published date : 25 Mar 2022 06:30PM