The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has thanked UN member states for extensive support for the Ukrainian resolution “Principles of the UN Charter that underpin a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine,” which was adopted the night before.
“The General Assembly expressed strong support for the importance of restoring a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine based on the principles enshrined in the UN Charter. We welcome that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s vision for peace in Ukraine, as proposed in the Ukrainian Peace Formula, is clearly reflected in the resolution adopted today,” reads the commentary released Thursday evening.
The Foreign Ministry noted that the General Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, which extend to its territorial waters, and identified further steps to end Russian aggression, restore peace and the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the global
“The resolution renews Russia’s call for the immediate withdrawal of all troops from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and the cessation of hostilities,” the office stressed.
It also said that an important outcome was that the UN recognized the need to guarantee accountability for crimes under international law committed on the territory of Ukraine.
“We thank the UN member states for the large-scale support of the Ukrainian resolution, which will be an important step towards further implementation of the Formula of peace President Vladimir Zelensky to restore peace and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine,” – said in the Foreign Ministry.
As reported, on Thursday, February 23, in the renewed 11th emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Russian aggression against Ukraine, 141 states voted “FOR” the resolution initiated by Ukraine “Principles of the UN Charter underlying the comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine”.
The United Nations General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution on the need to hold Russia accountable for its violation of international law during the invasion of Ukraine, as well as to create a mechanism for compensating Ukraine for the damage caused by Russian aggressors.
The document was supported by 94 countries, 73 abstained and 14 others opposed.
Among the countries that voted against the resolution were the Russian Federation, Belarus, Syria, Iran, Zimbabwe, Cuba, China, Eritrea, Mali and the Central African Republic.
The resolution states that Russia “should be held accountable for any violations of international law in or against Ukraine, including its aggression in violation of the UN Charter, as well as any violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.
In addition, the states that supported the resolution believe that Russia should bear the legal consequences of all of its internationally wrongful acts, including compensation for the damage suffered as a result of the above-mentioned actions.
They also recognize the necessity of creating an international mechanism for compensation for the damages caused to Ukraine by Russia and recommend creating an international register of the damages received by all concerned individuals and legal entities, as well as the State of Ukraine, for registration of their evidence.
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution on respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, which also condemns Russia’s attempt to annex the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine.
According to the broadcast from the General Assembly hall, 143 out of 193 participants voted in favor, 35 countries abstained (Algeria, Armenia, Bolivia, Burundi, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Guinea, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe), voted 5 against (Belarus, DPRK , Nicaragua, Russia and Syria).
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, which also condemns the attempt of the Russian Federation to annex the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine.
The resolution calls on countries not to recognize Russia’s claims to the four regions of Ukraine claimed by Russia after the so-called referendums held late last month, and demands that Moscow change course from an “illegal annexation attempt,” according to a press release posted on the website. UN.
The resolution, “protecting the principles” of the UN Charter, notes that the Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk and Zaporozhye regions are temporarily occupied by Russia as a result of aggression, violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Ukraine.
The General Assembly automatically brought the resolution to the discussion caused by Russia’s use of the right of veto in the Security Council in connection with the attempted annexation.
The resolution adopted by the Assembly calls on all states, the UN and international organizations not to recognize any claims of Russia for annexation and demands the immediate cancellation of its application for annexation. The resolution welcomes and “expresses strong support” for the continued efforts of the Secretary-General and Member States to de-escalate the current situation in search of peace through dialogue, negotiation and mediation.
According to the broadcast from the General Assembly hall, 143 out of 193 participants voted in favor, 35 countries abstained (Algeria, Armenia, Bolivia, Burundi, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Guinea, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe), voted 5 against (Belarus, DPRK , Nicaragua, Russia and Syria).
The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution in support of Kyiv on Thursday evening, The Hill reports.
“This was a very significant resolution that we passed. It was led by Senators Shaheen [democrat Jeanne Shaheen] and Portman [republican Rob Portman] and sends a very strong message to Mr. Putin that the United States Senate, Democrats and Republicans of all different ideologies, are united in defending Ukraine in the ways that the administration sees fit,” the Hill quoted Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer as saying.
And the fate of the resolution was in limbo earlier Thursday after republican Sen. Rand Paul warned that he would object to quickly passing it without changes, The Hill said.
Because senators wanted to fast-track passage of the resolution, they needed buy-in from all 100 senators, it said.
According to The Hill, sponsors of the resolution made changes to address Paul’s concerns, including adding language specifying that the resolution, which is nonbinding, was not meant to be viewed as authorization for the use of military force against Russia or authorizing U.S. troops for Ukraine.
The resolution was adopted due to the fact that senators could not agree on a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia initiated by Democrat Bob Menendez.
At the same time, Republicans in the Senate on Tuesday unveiled their own bill on sanctions against Russia.
