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UNGA Votes for Resolution “Deploring” Russian Invasion of Ukraine

HeadlineMar 03, 2022

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favor of a resolution that “deplores” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. One hundred forty-one U.N. members, including the United States, voted in favor. Just five nations were opposed: Russia, Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea and Syria. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres spoke to reporters after the vote.

Secretary-General António Guterres: “The message of the General Assembly is loud and clear: End hostilities in Ukraine now. Silence the guns now. Open the door to dialogue and diplomacy now. The territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine must be respected in line with the U.N. Charter.”

Thirty-five nations abstained from voting, including India, South Africa and China.

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