India on Tuesday abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly draft resolution that called for an immediate, complete, and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
The resolution, titled ‘Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine,’ was adopted on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It received 107 votes in favour, 12 against, and 51 abstentions from the 193-member assembly.
India was one of the 51 countries that abstained from the resolution, which was introduced by Kyiv. Other abstaining nations included Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Zelensky reacts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the 107 nations that supported Ukraine’s resolution at the UN General Assembly, calling for a full ceasefire and the return of Ukrainian citizens.
He highlighted that the resolution, which aims for lasting peace, was a crucial step, and pledged to continue working with global partners to achieve peace.
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“These are the right and necessary steps. And we will keep working actively to achieve peace, together with our partners,” the post read.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, describing the war as a violation of international law and a threat to global peace.
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He called for an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire as a first step toward achieving a just and lasting peace.
“This is simply unacceptable. I reiterate my call for an immediate, full & unconditional ceasefire as a first step towards a just, lasting & comprehensive peace. For peace to be just, it must be in line with international law, respecting Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty & territorial integrity,” the post read.
