Editor’s note: The United Nations and its agencies are responding on a regular basis to the Russia-Ukraine war, condemning Russia’s aggression with multiple acts and resolutions. Here is a snapshot of that action.
February 24, 2022 The Russian Federation invaded Ukraine.
February 26, 2022 The U.N. Security Council considered a resolution on Russia’s invasion.
February 28, 2022 The International Criminal Court launches an investigation concerning potential atrocities and war crimes against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Starting on March 2nd.
March 2, 2022 The UN General Assembly voted 141-5 in favor of a resolution to condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the violence.
March 7, 2022 The UN’s Human Rights Council passes a resolution condemning Russia’s action against Ukraine and establishing a UN Council of Inquiry regarding the invasion.
March 11, 2022 The UN Security Council discussed chemical weapons in a hearing.
March 16, 2022 The International Court of Justice (IJC) seeks authorization to investigate the allegation of genocide by Russian troops.
April 5, 2022 Ukraine President Zelenskyy addressed the UN Security Council.
April 7, 2022 United Nations General Assembly voted to exclude Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council (93 in favor, 24 against, and 58 abstained)
Did we miss a significant event in the United Nations or one of the UN-related agencies? Let us know in the comment section below.
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