Russia’s resolution on Ukraine did not pass the UN
Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia told those who did not take part in the votingpolitical for reasons ”
Russia’s aid to Ukraine on March 23 and a resolution calling for the protection of civilians UNdid not pass the Security Council. The resolution did not mention Moscow’s role in the crisis. Only Russia and China voted in favor of the resolution, while 13 other members abstained. The news was spread by Reuters.
“If Russia was interested in the humanitarian situation, it would stop bombing children and put an end to the siege tactics. But they don’t do it. ” – British UNAmbassador in Barbara Woodward said after the vote.
Russia says it did not attack civilians.
For the passage of the resolution…
The Security Council needs at least 9 votes in favor of the resolution. RussiaDemon, Britain, France and The United States should not veto.
Ambassador of Russia Vasili Nebenziya those who did not participate in the voting “political for reasons ”.
Ambassador to China to vote in favor of the resolution Janq Jun so explained that, Beijing has “strong expectations” of an urgent ceasefire, while the council is trying to stop the fighting, but is “positive, pragmatic about the humanitarian crisis.” and must show a constructive approach. “
China did not vote last month on a Security Council resolution condemning Moscow’s February 24 occupation of Ukraine. At the time, Western countries saw the move as a victory in Russia’s isolation. Russia vetoed the resolution.
“Only Russia is to blame”
Moscow has postponed a planned vote on an aid resolution last Friday, urging Western countries to take the step snowaccused of conducting “unprecedented pressure” campaign The United States has denied Russia’s allegations.
“The war in Ukraine according to only Russia is to blame ” – of the United States UNAmbassador in Linda Thomas-Greenfield he said.
Russia has called the attack on Ukraine a “special military operation” aimed at destroying Ukraine’s military infrastructure. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sharply criticized Russia’s “absurd war.”