UN resolution against Russia passed

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A resolution on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was tabled at the UN General Assembly yesterday. The resolution calls for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine and for Russian troops to leave the country.

The motion was passed by a majority of 136 votes. 141 votes were cast in favor of the motion while 05 votes were cast against it. Along with Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Syria and Eritrea have voted against the resolution.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has been independent by abstaining from voting on the resolution. India, Pakistan, China and 33 other countries have abstained from voting.

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