United Nations, February 24 India abstained from a vote in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution calling for an immediate, complete, and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
The draft resolution, ‘Support for lasting peace in Ukraine,’ which came on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of its neighbor, was adopted by the 193-member UN General Assembly, with 107 nations voting in favor, 12 against, and 51 abstentions.
India was among the 51 member states that abstained from the resolution, introduced by Kyiv, along with Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
The resolution reiterated its call for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations.
The resolution also reiterated its call for the complete exchange of prisoners of war, the release of all unlawfully detained persons, and the return of all internees and civilians forcibly transferred or deported, including children, as a significant measure to build trust.
It reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters.
The resolution also expressed grave concern at the continued and intensified attacks by Russia against civilians, civilian objects, and critical energy infrastructure, and the grave deterioration of the humanitarian situation.