UNGA asked Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine.

~Preet


India’s Permanent Representative to the U.N. T. S. Tirumurti speaks during the emergency special session of the U.N. General Assembly on Ukraine at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 2, 2022. Photo: Twitter/@IndiaUNNewYork

India has refrained from voting at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The resolution demanded that Russia remove its soldiers unconditionally. The General Assembly meeting was called after a similar resolution failed to pass the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) due to Russia's veto.

The resolution, which was co-sponsored by 96 nations, required to be supported by two-thirds of those present and voting in order to pass. It opposes Russia's'special military operation' over Ukraine on February 24, 2022. It declares that no lands gained by force will be recognised and demands that Russia withdraw from Ukraine "now, entirely, and unconditionally."

T. S. Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated that the "safe and uninterrupted transit" of Indian people, particularly students, was India's "top concern." India has also demanded a "immediate ceasefire" and humanitarian access to combat zones. India anticipated that the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will be fruitful. Russia's activities have put India in an awkward position as it strives to balance its interests with both Russia and Western countries. Given its own experiences with China and Pakistan, India is likewise concerned about the consequences of not criticising one country unilaterally seeking to modify the boundaries it shares with another. India strongly urges all Member Governments to demonstrate their commitment to the values of the UN Charter, international law, and respect for all states' sovereignty and territorial integrity. A number of nations in India's neighbourhood endorsed the resolution, including Bhutan, Nepal, and the Maldives. Afghanistan, which is now governed by a terrorist organisation (the Taliban), and Myanmar, which is currently administered by a military junta, both voted in favour of it. Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, along with India, voted no. China also voted no.

Resolutions and decisions are official representations of UN organisations' opinions or will. The nature of the resolution affects whether or not it is binding on states. Resolutions of the General Assembly are referred to as "recommendations" under Articles 10 and 14 of the UN Charter. The International Court of Justice has consistently emphasised the recommendatory nature of General Assembly decisions. Some General Assembly resolutions, however, dealing with internal UN concerns, such as financial choices or orders to lower-ranking organisations, are obviously binding. In general, resolutions issued by the Security Council in conformity with Chapter VII of the Charter are considered binding, as stated in Article 25 of the Charter. They are, however, subject to the veto power of the UN Security Council's permanent members.

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