UN General Assembly condemns Russia 'illegal annexation' of Ukraine

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 13, 2022 2:01 pm

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine, a move US President Joe Biden said sent a 'clear message' to Moscow.

The General Assembly approved the resolution with 143 in favor and five against, but 35 nations abstained including China, India, South Africa and Pakistan despite a major US diplomatic effort to seek clearer condemnation of Moscow.

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