United Nations (AP) — Wednesday’s UN Security Council overwhelmingly defeated Russia’s resolution recognizing rising humanitarian needs in Ukraine, but mentioned Russia’s aggression that caused the crisis to worsen. did not do it. Water and shelter.
Russia requires a minimum of nine “yes” votes in its 15-member Security Council and is one of the other four permanent members of the United States, United Kingdom and France. No veto by China was required. However, Russia has only gained support from its ally China, reflecting Moscow’s lack of widespread support for the war in Ukraine, which will celebrate its month on Thursday, with 13 other councilors. Members of the society abstained.
Russia’s defeat begins to consider a resolution co-sponsored by nearly 100 countries whose General Assembly has been drafted by Ukraine and 20 other countries and clearly states that it is the cause of an increasing humanitarian emergency of Russia’s aggression. It happened on the same day. Parliament also did not mention Russia and was to consider a rival South African resolution similar to Moscow’s defeated council resolution. Due to the large number of speakers, action on these resolutions was postponed until Thursday.
Russia’s UN ambassador, Vasily Nevenzia, told the council before the vote that, like other Security Council humanitarian resolutions, the resolution was “not politicized.”
US Ambassador to the United States Linda Thomas Greenfield argued that Russia “is trying to use this council to cover up its brutal behavior.”
“It is really rude for Russia to boldly raise a resolution calling on the international community to resolve the humanitarian crisis that only Russia has caused,” she said. “Russia does not care about the worsening humanitarian situation …. If they do, they will stop fighting. Russia is an invader, an attacker, an invader, Ukraine The only party in Ukraine engaged in aggression campaigns against people in Ukraine, they want us to pass a resolution that disclaims their responsibilities.
After the vote, Nevensia regained control, saying it had exposed all countries where “politicization of humanitarian documents” was more important than aid to Ukrainians. If diplomats continue to lament the lack of a ceasefire and preparations for evacuation, “remind you that they were in front of you, but you refused to agree with them for political reasons.” He said.
Chinese Ambassador Zhang explained his country’s vote in favor of Russia’s resolution, with members of the council focusing on humanitarian issues, “transcending political differences”, reaching consensus, “positive, practical and” We should strive to respond to a constructive humanitarian crisis. ” Manners. “
However, French ambassador Nicholas de Riviere called the resolution “an operation from Moscow to justify the attack on Ukraine.” Albania’s envoy Ferit Hogja called it a “mountain of hypocrisy,” and Mexican ambassador Juan Ramon de la Fente said the Russian draft was “the reality of the field” and “the urgent needs of civilians.” He said he did not respond.
Russia announced a resolution on March 15. The day before, France and Mexico decided to move a proposed humanitarian resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of the humanitarian crisis from the Security Council in the face of Russia’s veto. The 193 General Assembly has no veto power.
Last Wednesday, Russia’s Nevensia engaged in “another political anti-Russian show, this time set in a humanitarian context,” by considering Ukraine-backed French and Mexican resolutions. I told Congress.
“In a month, Russia has caused the world’s fastest-growing humanitarian catastrophe,” said Thomas-Greenfield, who sharply criticized Russia.
According to the United Nations, about 10 million Ukrainians, a quarter of the population, have been displaced and are now forced to evacuate domestically or among 3.6 million refugees, with 12 million needing help. And 5.6 million people need help. Children can’t go to school.
Ukrainian ambassador Sergie Kislitzi urged all countries opposed to Russia’s war against it to vote for a UN resolution on the humanitarian consequences of its aggression, helping those involved in the conflict and the Moscow military. He said he would send a powerful message aimed at ending the action.
Nevensia argued that the emergency special session of the General Assembly was “another political anti-Russian show, this time set in a humane context.” He urged members of Parliament to vote against Ukraine-backed measures and support South Africa’s draft, which focuses solely on humanitarian issues without a “political evaluation.”
The Ukrainian and Russian ambassadors were one of the first of more than 70 national representatives to speak before Congress voted on a rival resolution on the humanitarian consequences of war. More than 60 people had to speak before the meeting was postponed until Thursday morning.
Mr Kisritsya said the Ukrainian-backed parliamentary resolution focused on the need to alleviate suffering and “immediate suspension of hostilities by the Russian Federation.”
“The intention of the resolution initiator and co-sponsor is to ensure that the words are translated into swift action in the field,” he said. “It is important to prevent the spillover effect on the whole world.” Therefore, it mentions the impact of conflict on food and energy security, especially for least developed countries.
Nevensia warned that the adoption of the draft would “make it more difficult to resolve the situation in Ukraine.” It boldly made Ukrainian negotiators bold and “moved them to maintain their current unrealistic position unrelated to the situation on the ground and the need to address the root cause” of Russian military action. Said.
Unlike Security Council resolutions, General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, but they are influential in reflecting international views.
The Ukrainian-backed draft reiterated the demands of a March 2 resolution adopted by Congress to immediately stop Russia’s military attacks in Ukraine and withdraw all troops, and all civilians and their survival. Demands the protection of the infrastructure that is essential to Ukraine.
The draft laments the “disastrous humanitarian consequences” of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which states that “the international community has never seen it in Europe for decades.” And it laments the “siege” of Russian artillery, airstrikes, and densely populated cities, especially the southern city of Mariupol, and demands unobstructed access for humanitarian aid.
The South African draft called for “immediate suspension of hostilities” as a first step in improving the deteriorating humanitarian situation, and “political dialogue, negotiations, mediation and mediation aimed at achieving lasting peace.” We encourage “other peaceful means”. No mention is made of Russia’s aggression.
Russia’s defeated resolution called for the protection and humanitarian aid of Ukraine’s “vulnerable” civilians and the safe passage of those seeking to leave the country, but did not mention war.
It supported the UN leaders’ dialogue and call for negotiations, and urged the swift evacuation of “all civilians” in the negotiated ceasefire. He also emphasized that “the parties need to agree to a humanitarian suspension for this purpose” without identifying the “parties”.
Russian officials have repeatedly and falsely accused them of frustrating reports of Russian military setbacks or the death of civilians in Ukraine as fake news, claiming they did not start the war. State media and government officials claim that Russian troops are targeting only military installations.