Tue, 21-Oct-2025

War in Ukraine: UN General Assembly denounces annexation by Russia

War in Ukraine

143 nations voted in favour of the resolution, while 35 governments, including China and India, abstained. It was the most votes against Russia since the invasion, though only symbolic. US President Joe Biden said the vote sent a “clear message” to Moscow. With a resounding majority, the UN General Assembly has denounced Russia’s plans to … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky hails Western support against Russia annexation referendums

Zelensky annexation

Ukrainian President praises Western partners for rejecting referendum on joining Russia. Zelensky minimized the significance of elections in Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia. Elections replicate 2014 referendum through which Russia annexed Crimea. On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Western partners for rejecting proposals by pro-Moscow Ukrainian authorities to organize referendums on joining Russia. “I … Read more