Reuters reports:
Almost three-quarters of the U.N. General Assembly demanded aid access and civilian protection in Ukraine on Thursday, and criticized Russia for creating a “dire” humanitarian situation after Moscow invaded its neighbor one month ago.
The resolution adopted on Thursday, which was drafted by Ukraine and allies, received 140 votes in favor and five votes against – Russia, Syria, North Korea, Eritrea and Belarus – while 38 countries, including China, abstained.
The resolution adopted on Thursday demands the protection of civilians, medical personnel, aid workers, journalists, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure. It also demands an end to the siege of cities, in particular Mariupol.
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140 in favor
5 against
38 abstentionsIn an emergency session on the war in Ukraine, #UNGA overwhelming passes resolution demanding protection for civilians and improved humanitarian access. https://t.co/Mtn71tJj6T pic.twitter.com/TFtavN5qT9
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