U.N. General Assembly Condemns Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine by 141-5 Vote

In an overwhelming 141-5 vote, the United Nations General Assembly moved to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine and demand the Kremlin to immediately stop their invasion. Thirty-five countries were abstentions and the four countries that joined Russia to oppose the measure were Belarus, Syria, North Kora and Eritrea. The resolution also called on Russia to retract their recognition of Ukraine’s two separatist regions as “independent” and urged Belarus to refrain from involvement. Even countries, like Cuba, that normally back Russia voted in favor of the measure. Cuban Ambassador Pedro Luis Cues…

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