UN secretary general, António Guterres, speaks as general assembly adopts resolution in support of Ukraine, but US abstains. What we know on day 1,463
UN secretary general, António Guterres, described the Ukraine war “as a stain on our collective conscience” and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. In remarks to a session of the UN security council, Guterres commended the efforts of the US and others to end the war, but said concrete measures were needed to de-escalate and create space for diplomacy. He said more than 15,000 civilians had been killed in Ukraine since the start of the war and more than 41,000 hurt. Among those killed or hurt were 3,200 children.
The UN general assembly adopted by a wide margin on Tuesday a resolution supporting Ukraine, backing its international borders and voicing concern over intensifying Russian attacks on civilians and critical energy infrastructure. The vote by the assembly, which has repeatedly supported Ukraine, passed with 107 in favour, 12 against, and 51 abstentions. The resolution, which is not legally binding but carries political weight, was considered to be a test of solidarity with Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Russia, Belarus and Sudan were among the opponents, while China and the US abstained.
