The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution on the humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine

On March 24, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the “Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine” at its resumed special emergency session.

It was supported by 140 countries. Five delegations - Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Syria and Eritrea - opposed it, while 38 countries abstained.

According to the UN press service, the resolution calls on Russia to immediately cease hostilities in Ukraine and not to attack civilians and civilian infrastructure. The authors of the document also demanded the safe passage of civilians, as well as the provision of humanitarian assistance to those in need.

The resolution said the siege of Ukrainian cities, particularly Mariupol, was exacerbating the humanitarian situation for civilians and hampering evacuation efforts. The General Assembly called for an end to the blockade of Ukrainian cities.

Delegates to the General Assembly were presented with two draft resolutions, one submitted by Ukraine and co-authored by 90 countries, and the other by South Africa. The South African project called for a ceasefire and the protection of civilians. However, he did not blame Russia for the incidents and did not condemn its invasion of Ukraine, according to the UN press service.