India abstains on UNSC decision that condemns Russia’s ‘aggression’ in opposition to Ukraine

The UN Security Council voted on Friday on the draft decision sponsored by the US and Albania and supported by a number of different nations.

UN Ambassadors vote throughout a UNSC assembly on a decision concerning Russia’s actions towards Ukraine, on the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. (Photo: Reuters)

India abstained on a US-sponsored UN Security Council decision that condemned Russia’s “aggression” in opposition to Ukraine and demanded “immediate, complete and unconditional” withdrawal of Russian forces from the neighbouring nation.

The UN Security Council voted on Friday on the draft decision sponsored by the US and Albania and supported by a number of different nations together with Poland, Italy, Germany, Estonia, Luxembourg and New Zealand.

Eleven international locations voted in favour of the decision whereas three international locations, together with India, abstained.

“India is deeply disturbed by recent turn of developments in Ukraine. We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence & hostilities. No solution can ever be arrived at the cost of human lives,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti mentioned.

“It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up. We must return to it. For all these reasons, India has chosen to abstain on this resolution,” he added.

A everlasting member of the Security Council, Russia used its veto energy blocking the decision, as anticipated, however western nations mentioned the decision seeks to indicate Moscow’s isolation on the worldwide stage for its invasion and actions in opposition to Ukraine.

All eyes had been on how India will forged its vote on the decision on condition that New Delhi has robust defence ties with Moscow.

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