UN marks one year of Ukraine war with vote as Germany and China clash over supply of weapons
Guardian, 24 Feb 2023
The United Nations overwhelmingly isolated Russia by calling for a 'comprehensive, just and lasting peace', demanding Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine and stop fighting.
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Marking one year since Moscow's invasion, the resolution was adopted with 141 votes in favour and 32 abstentions. Six countries joined Russia to vote no: Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua and Syria. China abstained from the vote – accusing the west of ‘adding fuel to the fire’ – a day after.
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