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Russia Threatens States with Consequences Over UN Vote on Human Rights Council

Russia has warned countries at the United Nations that a yes vote or abstention on a US push to suspend Moscow from the Human Rights Council will be viewed as an "unfriendly gesture" with consequences for bilateral ties, according to a note seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The United States…

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U.S. pushes to suspend Russia from U.N. human rights body

The United States will ask the U.N. General Assembly to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday, after Ukraine accused Russian troops of killing dozens of civilians in the town of Bucha.

Reuters

U.S. Senators want Russia removed from U.N. Human Rights Council

(This March 29 story corrects 7th paragraph to add new comment from a U.N. spokesperson and remove reference to referral to U.N. office in Geneva)

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NATO pledges humanitarian aid, sanctions, but falls shorts of Ukraine President Zelenskyy's pleas for weapons

NATO says it will tighten sanctions against Moscow and send more military aid to Ukraine, but falls short of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's pleas for help.

ABC News

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,…

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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

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

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UN to Again ‘Demand’ Russia ‘Immediately’ End War in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly was debating on Wednesday a new non-binding resolution which, if adopted by a majority of member states, will "demand" that Russia stop the war in Ukraine "immediately". On March 2, 141 countries approved an earlier resolution that demands that Russia immediately cease the use of force…

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Ukraine latest updates: NATO will ‘respond’ to chemical weapons

Ukraine-Russia news from March 24: US President Joe Biden warns Russia against using chemical weapons in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Why some African nations continue to support Russia

The number of African countries that abstained from the UN General Assembly vote condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine came as a surprise to some. But it follows a certain logic based on recent and historical precedent, says analyst Aanu Adeoye.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine: Russian opposition to the invasion is giving Putin cause for alarm

Vladimir Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine is meeting more opposition from Ukrainians than he expected. The Russian president also saw widespread condemnation of his military’s aggression in Ukraine at the UN General Assembly. But the opposition Putin faces domestically in Russia is also likely giving him cause for alarm.

The Conversation

Biden, Other Quad Leaders to Meet Virtually amid Ukraine War

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk Thursday in a virtual meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said the leaders will "exchange views…

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UN resolution against Ukraine invasion: Full text

UN General Assembly demands Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine, voting 141 to five with 35 abstentions.

Al Jazeera

UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine

In historic UN General Assembly vote, 141 nations demand Russia immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

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As it happened: UN General Assembly overwhelmingly reprimands Russia for Ukraine invasion

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia for invading Ukraine and demanded that Moscow withdraw its military forces. On the Ukrainian frontlines, Russian paratroopers landed in the second-largest city Kharkiv on Wednesday as troops besieged Kherson in southern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: UNGA votes to demand Russian withdrawal

Russia-Ukraine news from March 2: UN General Assembly resolution condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

UN member states condemn Russia's war in Ukraine during General Assembly meeting

Encountering deepening global isolation, Russia faced urgent calls Monday to end its "unprovoked" and "unjustified" assault on Ukraine as the UN General Assembly's 193 members held an extraordinary debate on the invasion of the ex-Soviet state.

The Hindu

Fiery speeches as UNGA begins discussion on Ukraine at rare emergency session

“Enough is enough,” said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, addressing the UN General Assembly (UNGA), hearing a resolution to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine as he called for an immediate cessation of violence and withdrawal of Russia’s military from Ukrainian territory.

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Isolated Russia Defends Ukraine War at UN General Assembly

Facing deepening isolation on the world stage, Russia faced a crucial test of support Monday as the 193 members of the UN General Assembly held an extraordinary debate on a resolution condemning Moscow's "unprovoked armed aggression" in Ukraine. During the rare emergency special session -- just the 11th the Assembly…

The Hindu

Fighting in Ukraine must stop, says UN chief

UN General Assembly holds rare emergency special session

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Putin Orders Nuclear Alert as Ukraine Fiercely Resists Russian Invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday. The UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session Monday to discuss the conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and raised fears…

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Latest Ukraine news: Guterres says dialogue must remain open

Russia-Ukraine news from February 28: UN General Assembly held its first emergency session in decades over Ukraine.

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EU’s Borrell Says Asked China to Use its Influence on Russia

The EU's foreign policy chief said he has urged China to use its influence with Moscow to respect the Ukraine's sovereignty, adding that if the UN General Assembly fails to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine it is "the law of the jungle." "I've been talking with the Chinese minister this…

Bangkok Post

Heed the global messages against discrimination

The past couple of months have seen two global developments sending strong messages against discrimination and exclusion. On Jan 13, the UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a key resolution against denial of the Holocaust, advocating stronger action against such a refutation on an international level.

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S Korea pays Iran’s delinquent $18m UN dues with frozen funds

Iran to regain vote at the UN General Assembly after Seoul pays $18m dues using $7bn funds frozen due to US sanctions.

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