India has once again made clear its independent and neutral stand on the peace proposal brought in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the completion of four years of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India abstained during the voting on the draft supporting sustainable peace presented by Ukraine in the General Assembly on Tuesday (February 24). The resolution was adopted in the 193-member General Assembly with the support of 107 countries, while 51 countries, including India, China, Brazil and the UAE, abstained from voting.
51 countries abstained from voting
The resolution, titled ‘Supporting lasting peace in Ukraine’, was introduced in the UN General Assembly on the fourth anniversary of the Russian attack. In the vote held in the 193-member General Assembly, 107 countries voted in favor, 12 opposed, while 51 countries abstained.
Apart from India, these countries also kept distance
India was among the 51 countries that abstained from voting. The proposal was introduced by Kiev. Apart from India, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and the United States were also among those who abstained. The resolution reiterated the call for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter. Also, the full exchange of prisoners of war, the release of those illegally detained, and the return of forcibly transferred or deported civilians—especially children—were cited as confidence-building measures.
India’s step in line with diplomatic policy
The resolution calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire while committing to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The resolution expresses deep concern over the release of prisoners and attacks on civilian infrastructure. This step of India is in line with its diplomatic policy, in which it has been continuously emphasizing on finding solutions through dialogue and diplomacy.
In addition, the resolution expressed grave concern over Russia’s ongoing attacks on civilians, civilian targets and energy infrastructure, and the further worsening of the humanitarian situation.
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