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Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a statement on Telegram.
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia’s annexation of parts of Ukraine, a move US President Joe Biden said sent a “clear message” to Moscow. India was among the 35 nations that abstained from voting. In its explanation of vote at the UNGA, India said ‘the decision to abstain is consistent with our well thought of national position.’
“We have consistently advocated that no solution can ever be arrived at the cost of human lives. Escalation of hostilities and violence is in no one’s interest. We have urged that all efforts be made for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an urgent return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy,” India said in a statement explaining the abstinence of vote.
The resolution “condemns the organisation by the Russian Federation of so-called referendums within the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine” and “the attempted illegal annexation” announced last month of four regions by President Vladimir Putin. The resolution also calls for the immediate reversal of Moscow’s actions.
Meanwhile on the ground, Ukraine says it liberated 5 villages as southern advance continues even as top US general says US and allies need to help Ukraine build comprehensive missile defense system.
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