India abstains from UNGA draft resolution on 4th anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
Times of India
by TOI NEWS DESKFebruary 24, 2026
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India and 50 other nations chose not to vote in favor of a UN General Assembly draft resolution that called for an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The resolution, titled “Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine,” was adopted on the fourth anniversary of the conflict, with 107 countries voting in favor, 12 against, and 51 abstaining.
The resolution, introduced by Ukraine along with several other nations including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, emphasized the need for a comprehensive and lasting peace based on international law and the UN Charter. It also urged Russia to address humanitarian concerns by facilitating the exchange of prisoners of war, releasing unlawfully detained individuals, and allowing displaced civilians to return home safely. Additionally,
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026