UN demands Russia reverse 'illegal' annexations in Ukraine
Source: AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russias attempted illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal, a sign of strong global opposition to the seven-month war and Moscows attempt to grab its neighbors territory.
The vote in the 193-member world body was 143-5 with 35 abstentions. It was the strongest support from the General Assembly for Ukraine and against Russia of the four resolutions it has approved since Russian troops invaded Ukraine Feb. 24.
Ukraine's U.N. ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, called the vote amazing" and a historic moment." U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said supporters were holding our breaths" and called it a monumental day." European Union Ambassador Olof Skoog called it a great success" that sends a resounding message to Russia that they are and remain isolated."
The Western-sponsored resolution was a response to Russias announced annexation last month of Ukraines Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Moscow acted following Kremlin-orchestrated referendums that the Ukrainian government and the West have dismissed as sham votes conducted on occupied land amid warfare and displacement.
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