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India, 12 others abstain in UNSC on vote on Russian-led draft resolution on Ukraine

The Russian resolution, which makes no reference to its invasion of Ukraine, calls upon all parties concerned to allow safe and unhindered passage to destinations outside of Ukraine

The Hindu

UN to Again ‘Demand’ Russia ‘Immediately’ End War in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly was debating on Wednesday a new non-binding resolution which, if adopted by a majority of member states, will "demand" that Russia stop the war in Ukraine "immediately". On March 2, 141 countries approved an earlier resolution that demands that Russia immediately cease the use of force…

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Ukraine latest updates: NATO will ‘respond’ to chemical weapons

Ukraine-Russia news from March 24: US President Joe Biden warns Russia against using chemical weapons in Ukraine.

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Why some African nations continue to support Russia

The number of African countries that abstained from the UN General Assembly vote condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine came as a surprise to some. But it follows a certain logic based on recent and historical precedent, says analyst Aanu Adeoye.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine: Russian opposition to the invasion is giving Putin cause for alarm

Vladimir Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine is meeting more opposition from Ukrainians than he expected. The Russian president also saw widespread condemnation of his military’s aggression in Ukraine at the UN General Assembly. But the opposition Putin faces domestically in Russia is also likely giving him cause for alarm.

The Conversation

Biden, Other Quad Leaders to Meet Virtually amid Ukraine War

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk Thursday in a virtual meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said the leaders will "exchange views…

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UN resolution against Ukraine invasion: Full text

UN General Assembly demands Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine, voting 141 to five with 35 abstentions.

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UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine

In historic UN General Assembly vote, 141 nations demand Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

As it happened: UN General Assembly overwhelmingly reprimands Russia for Ukraine invasion

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia for invading Ukraine and demanded that Moscow withdraw its military forces. On the Ukrainian frontlines, Russian paratroopers landed in the second-largest city Kharkiv on Wednesday as troops besieged Kherson in southern Ukraine.

France 24

Latest Ukraine updates: UNGA votes to demand Russian withdrawal

Russia-Ukraine news from March 2: UN General Assembly resolution condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.

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UN member states condemn Russia's war in Ukraine during General Assembly meeting

Encountering deepening global isolation, Russia faced urgent calls Monday to end its "unprovoked" and "unjustified" assault on Ukraine as the UN General Assembly's 193 members held an extraordinary debate on the invasion of the ex-Soviet state.

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Fiery speeches as UNGA begins discussion on Ukraine at rare emergency session

“Enough is enough,” said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, addressing the UN General Assembly (UNGA), hearing a resolution to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine as he called for an immediate cessation of violence and withdrawal of Russia’s military from Ukrainian territory.

The Hindu

Isolated Russia Defends Ukraine War at UN General Assembly

Facing deepening isolation on the world stage, Russia faced a crucial test of support Monday as the 193 members of the UN General Assembly held an extraordinary debate on a resolution condemning Moscow's "unprovoked armed aggression" in Ukraine. During the rare emergency special session -- just the 11th the Assembly…

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Fighting in Ukraine must stop, says UN chief

UN General Assembly holds rare emergency special session

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Putin Orders Nuclear Alert as Ukraine Fiercely Resists Russian Invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday. The UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session Monday to discuss the conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and raised fears…

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Latest Ukraine news: Guterres says dialogue must remain open

Russia-Ukraine news from February 28: UN General Assembly held its first emergency session in decades over Ukraine.

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EU’s Borrell Says Asked China to Use its Influence on Russia

The EU's foreign policy chief said he has urged China to use its influence with Moscow to respect the Ukraine's sovereignty, adding that if the UN General Assembly fails to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine it is "the law of the jungle." "I've been talking with the Chinese minister this…

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Heed the global messages against discrimination

The past couple of months have seen two global developments sending strong messages against discrimination and exclusion. On Jan 13, the UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a key resolution against denial of the Holocaust, advocating stronger action against such a refutation on an international level.

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S Korea pays Iran’s delinquent $18m UN dues with frozen funds

Iran to regain vote at the UN General Assembly after Seoul pays $18m dues using $7bn funds frozen due to US sanctions.

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S.Korea Says Iran to Regain UN Vote after Delinquent Dues Paid with Frozen Funds

Iran is expected to regain its vote in the UN General Assembly after South Korea paid Tehran's delinquent dues to the world body with frozen Iranian funds in the country, South Korea said on Sunday. Iran had regained its UN voting rights in June after a similar payment, but said…

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UN Approves Resolution Condemning Denial of Holocaust

The UN General Assembly approved an Israeli-sponsored resolution Thursday condemning any denial of the Holocaust and urging all nations and social media companies “to take active measures to combat antisemitism and Holocaust denial or distortion.” The 193-member world body approved the resolution by consensus -- without a vote -- and…

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Israel Hopes UN Will Unanimously Condemn Holocaust Denial

Israel is hoping the UN General Assembly will unanimously adopt a resolution rejecting and condemning any denial of the Holocaust and urging all nations and social media companies "to take active measures to combat antisemitism and Holocaust denial or distortion." The 193-member world body is scheduled to vote Thursday on…

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