Russia-Ukraine War

Russia Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Its Attack on Ukraine; 3 Nations, Including China, Abstain

Russia Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Its Attack on Ukraine; 3 Nations, Including China, Abstain
Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya addresses the United Nations Security Council, before a vote, on Jan. 31, 2022. Richard Drew/AP Photo
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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Russia vetoed a draft resolution of the United Nations Security Council to condemn Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine and to oust it from the organization on Feb. 25. Three other nations abstained from voting, while 11 voted in favor.

Russia is allowed to veto any vote at the United Nations (U.N.) as it is a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. The other permanent members are the United States, UK, France, and China.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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