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UN Blames Russia for Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The UN General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a resolution blaming Russia for a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for millions of civilians and the homes, schools and hospitals critical to their survival. The vote on the resolution was 140-5 with only Belarus, Syria,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022

U.N. General Assembly again overwhelmingly isolates Russia over Ukraine

Almost three-quarters of the U.N. General Assembly demanded aid access and civilian protection in Ukraine on Thursday, and criticized Russia for creating a "dire" humanitarian situation after Moscow invaded its neighbor one month ago.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

India, 12 others abstain in UNSC on vote on Russian-led draft resolution on Ukraine

The Russian resolution, which makes no reference to its invasion of Ukraine, calls upon all parties concerned to allow safe and unhindered passage to destinations outside of Ukraine

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022

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Ballotpedia · Mar 23, 2022

UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022

UN taking up 3 resolutions on Ukraine humanitarian crisis

The United Nations is facing three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Diplomatic tit-for-tat over Ukraine escalates at United Nations

Russia is seeking to blunt Western-led efforts at the United Nations to further isolate Moscow for invading Ukraine, with the Security Council and General Assembly gearing up to vote this week on competing measures on Ukraine's humanitarian crisis.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022

‘I say the serenity prayer’: Maryland redistricting court cases keep candidates, election officials in limbo

BALTIMORE — On a February weekend, state Sen. Mary Washington left her Northeast Baltimore rowhouse, got into her car and headed north on York Road toward the city-county line.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022

Divide at UN over naming Russia aid resolution for Ukraine

France and Mexico are pressing U.N. members to mention Russia’s invasion in a resolution on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

U.N. General Assembly likely to vote again this week on Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote this week to call out Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine for creating a "dire" humanitarian situation, urge aid access and again demand Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its troops.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022