The UN General Assembly will meet on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in which Kiev and its allies hope to garner the most support for a resolution calling for a single peace. “fair and sustainable”.
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The draft resolution was sponsored by about 60 countries “Stresses the need to achieve a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine as soon as possible, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter.”. It will be put to a vote at the end of the debates, which will start at 3pm (20:00 GMT) and last until at least Thursday.
Like previous resolutions, the text reaffirms“attachment” To: “Territorial integrity of Ukraine”., “wanted” the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces, and calls for a “cease of hostilities”.. However, it does not refer to the ten-point peace plan presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in November.
Ukraine, which had been considering it for some time, gave it up, trying to get as many votes as possible, diplomatic sources said. At least as much as in October, when 143 countries voted in favor of the resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of several Ukrainian territories. “We have arrived at a text that really tries to bring the international community together, to be as coherent and positive as possible.”, the European diplomat commented. A year after the invasion of Ukraine, it would also be a message to Russia“It cannot achieve its goals by force,” he added, hoping that if Moscow “feels really isolated, at some point the pressure will be too great to withstand.”.
“iconic”
But on the eve of the start of this session, where many ministers are expected, including US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised on Tuesday to continue. “methodical” his attack on Ukraine in a speech with anti-Western rhetoric reminiscent of the Cold War era.
Support peace in Ukraine “It doesn’t mean choosing between the USA and Russia.”but “Protect the Charter” At the United Nations, America’s Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield responded, while some countries in the South are expressing some weariness over the fact that the North remains focused on this war.
In this context, China “very worried” of conflict that “getting out of control”, noted that he will soon present a proposal to find a “political solution” to the war. China, as well as India in particular, abstained from the UN vote on the issue of Ukraine. What if Kiev? “I’m not in the mood to talk yet”countries such as China, Brazil or South Africa “One can start saying that Ukraine is an obstacle to peacecommented International Crisis Group analyst Richard Govan. “That’s why the US and the EU wanted to mention the cessation of hostilities in this week’s text.“The cessation of hostilities is accompanied by the withdrawal of Russian troops, while a simple ceasefire can only be a lull that will allow Russia to reorganize,” the diplomats said.
If this formula basically “iconic”notes Richard Govan, “It would have the merit of underscoring Russia’s isolation, undermining Putin’s ambitions to lead an anti-Western grand coalition.”. The three resolutions on Russian aggression voted by the General Assembly in a year were 140 to 143 in favor, with five countries systematically voting against (Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea) and fewer than 40 abstentions. A slightly different fourth in April, suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council, was less consensual, with 93 votes to 24 with 58 abstentions.
Source: Le Figaro
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