The UN General Assembly on Wednesday issued a sweeping condemnation of Russia's attempt to annex four territories in Ukraine last month in a resolute display of global disapproval.
143 countries voted to condemn Russia's Ukraine annexations in key UN vote. Here are the 5 that didn't.Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya speaks during a United Nations General Assembly special session at the United Nations headquarters on October 10, 2022 in New York City.The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia's annexations in Ukraine.
The 193-member body issued its most staunch support for Ukraine yet during Wednesday's vote, which saw 143 nations condemn Russia's actions and 35 countries abstain from voting.
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