UN: India Abstains On Draft Resolution Calling For Unconditional Ceasefire Between Russia, Ukraine
24 Feb 2026 11:07 PM IST24 Feb 2026 11:07 PM IST
India was among the 51 member states abstaining from the resolution, introduced by Kyiv
European Council President Antonio Costa (L), Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) posing for a photo during a press conference in Kyiv on February 24, 2026, as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on February 24, 2026 the bloc would make good on a 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) loan for Ukraine despite the Kremlin-friendly leader of Hungary, Viktor Orban, blocking the measure. - Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP
United Nations: India on Tuesday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.The draft resolution, 'Support for lasting peace in Ukraine,' coming on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of its neighbour, was adopted by the 193-member UN General Assembly, with 107 nations voting in favour, 12 against and 51 abstentions.
India was among the 51 member states abstaining from the resolution, introduced by Kyiv, along with Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and the United States.
The resolution reiterated its call for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in line 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 of civilians forcibly transferred or deported, including children, as a significant confidence-building measure.
It reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised 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
( Source : PTI )
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