The resolution against Russia passed at the United Nations by 141 votes

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São Paulo, March 2 (ANSA) – The United Nations Extraordinary Assembly on Wednesday (2) approved by 141 votes to 5 against and 35 abstentions on the US resolution blaming Russia for the invasion of Ukraine, in the attacks that began on the 24th of the month. current. February.

The countries that voted against it were along with Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria.

Among those who abstained, it was China that attracted the most attention. As in the two Security Council votes, China maintains a position that does not condemn the invasion itself, but rather defends the sovereignty of Ukrainian territory.

For Beijing, the issue is very sensitive. On the other hand, Russia is a great commercial and political partnership that must be confronted, especially the United States. On the other hand, defending national sovereignty is China’s main argument for keeping Taiwan and Hong Kong as part of its country.

Also abstained: Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Cuba, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique and Namibia Nicaragua, Pakistan, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Tanzania, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

On the other hand, Brazil maintained the position adopted by the United Nations Security Council and continued to condemn the Russian invasion, despite expressing concern about the shipment of weapons from Western countries to the Ukrainians. The decision contrasts with President Jair Bolsonaro’s recent rhetoric, that the government will remain “neutral” regarding the conflict.

The decision has no practical impact on Russia, but it does deal a serious blow to the country’s political image – especially given the breadth of international condemnations. In 2014, when Moscow unilaterally annexed the Ukrainian territory of Crimea, a similar resolution was passed. However, there were “only” 100 votes in favour, 11 against and 58 abstentions.

Russia has already suffered a series of political, economic and financial sanctions from the major Western powers, especially the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, since the invasion on the 24th. The measures have profound effects on the Russian economy which sees its currency depreciate intensely, as well as the population’s sweating into banks to withdraw money.

The second round of Russian-Ukrainian peace talks was scheduled for Wednesday, but the meeting – which may discuss a ceasefire seven days after the attacks – was postponed until Thursday morning (3). (Ansa).