Last minute… The Russian Federation vetoed the resolution condemning the attacks in Ukraine in the vote held today in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
In the council vote, 11 “yes” to the draft resolution were voted on, while China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstained. Russia used its veto power by saying “no” to the bill.
PRESENTED BY USA AND ALBANIA
The bill submitted to the Council by the USA and Albania condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and demanded its immediate withdrawal from Ukrainian territory.
The 5 permanent members of the UNSC (Russia, America, France, England and China) have veto power to prevent any resolution they do not approve.
For any resolution to be passed at the UNSC, the approval of at least 9 of the 15 total members is required, provided that none of the 5 permanent members object to it.
REACTION FROM USA TO RUSSIA
Thomas Greenfield, the US Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), spoke after he vetoed the UNSC bill condemning Russia’s attacks in Ukraine.
Stating that Russia’s veto was not surprising, the US Permanent Representative said, “Russia used its veto power today to protect its premeditated, unjust, unjust and unreasonable war in Ukraine.” used the phrase.
Thomas Greenfield, “But let me be clear, Russia, you can veto this resolution, but you can’t veto our voice. You can’t veto telling the truth, our principles. You can’t veto the Ukrainian people. You can’t veto the UN Convention.” he called.
Thomas Greenfield, who praised the council members who supported the resolution for their commitment to UN principles, stated that the nations of the world would continue to hold Russia responsible for its attacks and stand by Ukraine.
“LOSE A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY”
Ferit Hoxha, Permanent Representative of Albania to the UN, who presented the draft resolution to the council with the USA and took the floor after the vote, stated that the council was taken hostage due to Russia’s veto and said, “The council lost a valuable opportunity to show the world its unity, power and usefulness.” said.
Noting that they will continue to work with the member states against Russia’s attacks within the framework of the UN’s principles, the Permanent Representative of Albania said, “Russia can harm, kill people, try to overthrow the legitimate government and destroy Ukraine, but as history teaches, it can never kill freedom.” shared his statements. (AA)