Question: Recently Which countries abstained from voting on the UNSC resolution against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
(a) India, China and Brazil
(b) India, USA, and France
(c) India, China and UAE
(d) India, UAE and Albania
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- UNSC resolution against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine did not pass as the Permanent member of the council Russia used its veto.
- In the 15-member UNSC, the resolution received 11 votes in favour and three abstentions, including by China, India, and the UAE.
- The countries that voted to adopt the motion included the US, France, UK, Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, and Norway.
- The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter.
- Headquarters: New York
- Founded: 24 October 1945
BY: AMIT GUPTA