Nigeria joins UN members to support Ukraine in key vote
Nigeria joined other United Nations members to back a resolution supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for a comprehensive and lasting peace, as well as an immediate ceasefire. Annalena Baerbock and António Guterres emphasized the devastating impact of the war and the need for urgent diplomatic efforts. The debate highlighted differing views between Ukraine, Russia, and other member states.
What we know
- Nigeria was among 107 countries that supported a UN General Assembly resolution for peace in Ukraine.
- The resolution called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of forcibly transferred civilians.
- Annalena Baerbock and António Guterres highlighted the war's impact on civilians and called for diplomatic solutions.
- Ukraine's Mariana Betsa rejected territorial concessions and urged for stronger sanctions and security guarantees.
- Russia's delegate criticized the meeting, accused European states of fueling the conflict, and insisted on addressing the conflict’s root causes.
