Russia vetoed resolution condemning Ukraine’s ‘occupation’

Russia has decided to veto a resolution condemning the attack on Ukraine. A choice to look forward to.

On Friday, the UN. During the Security Council vote, Russia vehemently vetoed the resolution, which was approved by a majority of its members, condemning in “strong words” the “immediate withdrawal” of the occupation of Ukraine. From that country. Of the 15 members of the Council, 11 countries voted in favor of the text, which was co-created by the United States and Albania, while three countries voted no: China, India and the United Arab Emirates.

In the hours leading up to the referendum the plan was softened, preventing people from “protecting” themselves from voting and voting that these three countries do not, according to an ambassador. Therefore the word “condemnation” was not included in the proposed text and was changed to “condemnation” instead. UN The reference to Chapter 7 of the Charter also provides for the possibility of using force.

“A Moment of Truth”

The resolution “condemns” Russia’s aggression, however, while US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield ruled, while her Albanian representative, Ferrit Hoxha, strongly condemned Moscow for “deciding to cause death” in Ukraine.

“The responsible member states do not invade their neighbors,” he said, adding that he hoped the abstentions would not “protect the UN Charter”.

He believes Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “a moment of reality for India, Brazil or some African countries wanting to become permanent members of the Security Council.” “Either they choose their particular interest, or they choose the multilateral and public interest”.

Prior to the vote, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN, Sergei Kislytskaya, also considered the ballot to represent a “moment of reality.” The wall at the entrance to the Security Council, in front of a wide screen representing Picasso’s Kournica, surrounded by all EU ambassadors as they carried the Ukrainian flag in hand, before posing for the cameras to find out “who is on the right”.

“A terrible signal”

Diplomats say a resolution similar to the one submitted to the Security Council should be proposed in the coming days for a vote by the UN General Assembly (193 members), where there is no veto. Given the ongoing “catastrophe” in Ukraine, some ambassadors estimate that a favorable referendum could have the support of more than a hundred countries in the General Assembly.

Russia, which has been accused by the West of violating the UN Charter since the military invasion of Ukraine began overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, has been accused by the UN chief of acting in self-defense under Article 51 of the Organization. Establishment document. Only five permanent members of the Security Council (United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom) have veto power over the Security Council.

The US-Albanian resolution was co-sponsored by about 70 countries. It sharply criticized Russia and reaffirmed its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, forcing Russia to suspend its “use of force” and withdraw all of its military forces “immediately, completely and unconditionally.” In a statement, Kenneth Roth, director of the NGO Human Rights Watch, strongly condemned Russia’s veto for “sending a threatening signal to Ukrainian citizens of disregard for international law.”