United Nations, Mar 2 (PTI) The 193-member UN General Assembly has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanded that Moscow “completely and unconditionally” withdraw all its military forces from the territory of Ukraine. , adopting a resolution on which India did not participate.
The resolution, titled ‘Aggression against Ukraine’, was co-sponsored by 96 UN member states and received 141 votes in favour, 34 abstentions and five countries voted against.
The adoption of the General Assembly resolution is a symbol of the larger UN membership’s opinion on Russia’s actions against Ukraine.
The resolution condemns Russia’s February 24 announcement of a “special military operation” in Ukraine and affirms that any territorial acquisitions resulting from threats or use of force will not be legally recognized.
It also condemned Moscow’s decision to increase the preparedness of its nuclear forces.
The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the General Assembly to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters.
It “strongly condemns aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine” and demands that Russia immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine and refrain from any unlawful threat or use of force against any Member State. Needed.
The UNGA resolution also calls for the “immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of all its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.” This is to allow for safe and unhindered passage from all sides to destinations outside Ukraine and to facilitate quick, safe and unhindered access to humanitarian aid for those in need in Ukraine, including humanitarian personnel and women in vulnerable situations. Seeks to protect civilians. , older persons, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, migrants and children, and to respect human rights.
About 100 countries co-sponsored the proposal, including Afghanistan, Albania, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Myanmar, Singapore, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the US.
Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea, Russia and Syria voted against the resolution. Among those who abstain were Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the General Assembly has spoken and it is “my duty as UN chief to stick to this resolution and be guided by its call.”
“The message of the General Assembly is loud and clear: End hostilities in Ukraine – now. Shut the guns down – now. Open the door to dialogue and diplomacy – now. Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty must be respected in accordance with the United Nations Charter. We don’t have a moment to lose. The brutal effects of the struggle are visible.” After accepting the proposal, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said, “The world has spoken with a clear, united voice. Together, the vast majority of the world has condemned Russia’s unreasonable, unreasonable, unconscious war.
“We have condemned Belarus for allowing its territory to be used to facilitate this invasion. We have reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We have shown that Russia is isolated and alone, and As long as Russia bows out, the costs will keep rising. We have ratified the UN Charter, resolved to address the terrible human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and stand together in the fight for the soul of the world.” he said.
The resolution calls for an immediate peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine through political negotiations, negotiations, mediation and other peaceful means.
It also rejects the February 21 decision by Russia relating to the status of certain regions of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as a violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and inconsistent with the principles of the Charter. It demanded that Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw the decision concerning the situation in certain regions of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. PTI Yas Roop
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