Only 4 countries side with Russia as U.N. rejects annexations in Ukraine

U.N. Ambassador from Ukraine Sergiy Kyslytsya uses binoculars in the U.N. General Assembly before a vote condemning Russia's move to illegally annex parts of Ukraine. (Bebeto Matthews/AP)

The U.N. General Assembly roundly rejected Russia's move to illegally annex four regions of Ukraine, with only four countries voting alongside President Vladimir Putin's regime.

"The world had its say," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said as he expressed his gratitude — a message he issued in seven languages. He called Russia's push for annexation "worthless," saying free nations will never recognize it.