Publish Date: | Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:55 AM (IST)
Russia Ukraine War , Many European countries, including the US, have been angered after Russia waged war against Ukraine and brought a censure motion against Russia in the United Nations Security Council, but Russia used veto power against this resolution. The UN Security Council voted on Friday local time on a resolution dissenting from Russia’s military action in Ukraine.
India distanced itself from voting
India and China distanced themselves from the process of voting in the Security Council. The resolution condemned Russia’s “aggression” and called for an “immediate and unconditional” withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. The resolution was introduced by the United States and Albania in the Security Council, and the resolution condemned Russian aggression, attacks and violations of Ukrainian sovereignty. Also in this resolution commitment was made to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In the resolution, Russia’s attack on Ukraine was described as a violation of international peace and security.
Recognizing two different countries also said wrong
The United States and its allies also called for an immediate reversal of the decision to give separate recognition to Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine in a resolution tabled at the Security Council. Allow safe and unhindered access to protect individuals in vulnerable situations, including personnel and children.
India, China and UAE distance themselves from voting
11 of the 15 member states of the UN Security Council voted on a resolution condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine. While India, China and UAE had distanced themselves from this censure motion, on the other hand Russia itself has blocked the path of this condemnation motion by using veto power. Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council and therefore enjoys special veto power.
Significantly, this is the third emergency meeting of the Security Council in the last one week. T.S., who is leading India at the UN in the UNSC meeting. Tirumurti said that India is deeply disturbed by the recent developments in Ukraine. In this regard, India urges that all efforts be made to end the violence and hostility immediately. No solution has been found so far to protect the lives of civilians. Tirumurti said that it is sorry that the path of diplomacy has been abandoned, Russia and Ukraine will have to return to it. For all these reasons, India has chosen to refrain from this proposal.
Posted By: Sandeep Chourey