UN Security Council Rejects Russia's 'Ukraine Human Rights' Resolution with Only 2 Votes in Favor

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] A draft resolution proposed by Russia regarding the humanitarian situation in Ukraine was rejected at the United Nations Security Council.

According to CNN and others, the vote at the UN Headquarters in New York on the evening of the 23rd (local time) resulted in only 2 votes in favor. Thirteen countries, including the United States, abstained.

For a resolution to be adopted in the Security Council, it must receive the support of at least 9 member states without any veto from permanent members. The votes in favor were from Russia and China.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the UN, pointed out that "It is a shameless and immoral act for the aggressor Russia to propose a resolution on human rights in Ukraine."

This Russian resolution is being evaluated as an attempt to evade international criticism of its invasion of Ukraine. Although the resolution called for the cessation of the human rights crisis occurring in Ukraine, it did not mention the fact that Russia invaded Ukraine, which has sparked controversy.

Currently, two resolutions related to Ukraine have been submitted to the UN General Assembly. One draft, prepared by Ukraine and others and supported by nearly 100 member states, centers on holding Russia accountable for the current situation. Another resolution, submitted by South Africa and others, does not include any mention of Russia.

The UN plans to hold a vote on the 24th at the General Assembly. Unlike the Security Council, permanent members cannot exercise veto power there.

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