**UN Calls for Russia’s Immediate Withdrawal from Ukraine**.
In a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, March 2, 2023, 141 member states voted to demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. The resolution was a symbolic but powerful condemnation of Russia’s invasion, which began on February 24, 2022..
**Overwhelming Majority Condemns Russia’s Aggression**.
The resolution was supported by an overwhelming majority of the 193 member states of the UN General Assembly. Only five countries voted against the resolution: Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, and Syria. Thirty-five countries abstained from voting, including China, India, and South Africa..
The resolution reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the territorial integrity, political independence, and sovereignty of Ukraine. It also calls for an end to hostilities, protection for civilians, and accountability for human rights violations..
**Landmark Moment in International Diplomacy**.
The passage of the resolution is a landmark moment in international diplomacy. It demonstrates the nearly universal condemnation of Russia’s aggression and the strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty..
**Russia’s Disregard for International Law**.
In his address to the UN Security Council on Monday, March 27, 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Russia’s actions as a clear violation of international law. He said the invasion had caused .
