UNSC adopts resolution for end to Ukraine war, led by US and backed by Russia-ChinaThe UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution calling for a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, without blaming Russia or ensuri...
26 Feb, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
India and China abstain on Ukraine resolutionThe 193-member UNGA adopted the draft resolution, 'principles of the charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and las...
24 Feb, 2023, 11.53 PM IST
UNGA adopts resolution on Ukraine condemning Russian referendumA total of 143 members voted in favour of the resolution while five voted against it. As many as 35 abstained from the resolution, includin...
14 Oct, 2022, 12.39 AM IST
India at UNHRC: backs resolution on Afghanistan; votes for EthiopiaUnder the resolution, UNHRC has appointed a special rapporteur to monitor the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and present a writte...
09 Oct, 2022, 11.33 PM IST
MEA defends decision to abstain from 'Xinjiang rights abuses' voteIndia along with Ukraine, Armenia, Brazil and others had abstained during the UNHRC vote. Sources recalled China didn't take a strident ant...
08 Oct, 2022, 01.25 AM IST
India along with Brazil abstain on UNHRC vote on XinjiangThe United States and its allies last month presented the first-ever draft decision to the UHRC targeting China on Xinjiang. The draft deci...
06 Oct, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
'India abstained from UN voting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to various considerations'India abstained on the US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution in February that deplored "in the strongest terms" Russia's "aggression"...
21 Aug, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
India, Pakistan among 12 countries that abstained from UNHRC vote on UkraineIn another balancing act, while participating in discussions that preceded the voting, India called for respect and protection of human rig...
13 May, 2022, 11.16 AM IST
India abstains in UN General Assembly on resolution by Ukraine, allies on humanitarian crisisThe 193-member General Assembly resumed its 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine and voted Thursday on a draft resolution 'Humanitaria...
24 Mar, 2022, 09.21 PM IST
US provoked Russia by not ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine: ChinaChina was one of 35 nations that abstained from a vote of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, which saw 141 nations condemn Russia's inva...
04 Mar, 2022, 06.04 PM IST
India abstains in UNHRC vote on establishing independent commission of inquiry on Russia-Ukraine crisisThe 47-member Council voted on a draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Ukraine. The resolution was adopted with 32 votes in ...
04 Mar, 2022, 05.11 PM IST
China is likely to be biggest gainer from Ukraine crisisIn all, China has manoeuvred the Ukraine situation well enough so far to establish a conversation point with the US, notwithstanding the co...
02 Mar, 2022, 10.07 PM IST
Top Republican senator expresses disappointment on India's abstention on UNSC resolution against RussiaSuch a comment by Cornyn, who is one of the top leaders of the Republican party, is considered to be significant given that he is co-chair ...
27 Feb, 2022, 09.21 AM IST
Under India's Presidency, UNSC adopts strong resolution on Afghanistan, China, Russia abstainThe Security Council on Monday adopted the resolution sponsored by France, UK and the US with 13 members voting in favour, none against and...
31 Aug, 2021, 07.28 PM IST
India, Russia, China abstain from UN Vote on MyanmarIndia further said the resolution was tabled in a hurry. The resolution was adopted with 119 countries voting “yes”, Belarus voting “no” an...
20 Jun, 2021, 12.07 AM IST
US talking with India, China to isolate RussiaThe US has been talking with India and China among other countries as part of diplomatic efforts to isolate Russia but it has not yet asked...
29 Mar, 2014, 05.35 PM IST
- No repercussions for abstaining at UNSC on Libya vote
Besides two veto-wielding members, China and Russia, three non-permanent members - India, Brazil and Germany - abstained from voting.
22 Mar, 2011, 10.35 AM IST