UN General Assembly votes to reprimand Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and demand that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces. • 141 nations voted in favor • 5 opposed • 35 abstained
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, speaks Wednesday at an emergency special session of the General Assembly about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Teaganne Finn
The General Assembly voted 141-5, with 35 countries abstaining, for the draft resolution, Aggression against Ukraine, which was co-sponsored by 94 countries. “Vote yes if you believe Russia should be held to account for his actions,” she said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Vote yes if you believe in upholding the U.N. Charter and everything this institution stands for.”Thomas-Greenfield accused Russian forces of moving"exceptionally lethal weaponry into Ukraine, which has no place on the battlefield," based on videos she had seen. She did not show the videos.
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