India Abstains From UN Vote Condemning Russia’s ‘Annexation’ Of Ukraine


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The resolution comes days after Russia vetoed a similar proposal in UN, in which India had abstained. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning the Russian annexation of the four Ukrainian regions. A total of 143 members voted in favour of the resolution while five voted against it. As many as 35 abstained from the resolution, including India. The resolution comes days after Russia vetoed a similar proposal in Security Council, in which India had abstained. The latest resolution, adopted by the members where no one wields a veto, condemns Russia's "attempted illegal annexations" of...