Tirumurti said that because of the humanitarian situation: "India has already dispatched humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. UN General Assembly votes to suspend the rights of the membership of the Russian Federation in the Human Rights Council during an Emergency Special Session on Ukraine. India abstained in UNSC on a vote on a draft resolution by Russia on humanitarian situation in Ukraine Russia and China voted in favour of the resolution while India was among 13 countries who abstained. UAEs leaders have issued careful statements that have stopped short of criticizing the Kremlin directly. On Thursday, the five-nation coalition was joined by Mali and Nicaragua. Strong majority of countries rebukes Russia at UN - POLITICO The resolution does not carry the same teeth as a Council resolution would have, but it has moral and political weight, scoring a diplomatic victory for the US and their allies -- but most of all for Ukraine. All five countries have authoritarian regimes. Russia-Ukraine war: 32 countries including India, China abstain from UN The Cato Institute's 2020 Human Freedom Index ranks . China has abstained from voting on a UN Security Council draft resolution telling Moscow to stop attacking Ukraine and withdraw all troops immediately. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Ninety-four countries voted in favor of the nonbinding resolution supporting a mechanism for Russia to pay reparations for invading Ukraine, 14 countries voted against and 73 abstained. The UN Human Rights Council consists of 47 members and is based in Geneva. Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid last week described the attacks in Ukraine as a serious violation of the international order.. 5% off all bookings with this Travelodge discount code, Save 200 on 2023 holidays with this TUI discount code, Extra 10% off hotel bookings with this Barcelo discount code, Family memberships from just 83.40 a year at National Trust, 20% off regular test rates with this Hotels.com discount code, RAF jets scrambled after sonic boom over Leicestershire, Oxford Street bus attack: Man charged with attempted murder, Sunak and Hancock complained of nightmare Dominic Cummings, Man convicted of manslaughter of mother following retrial, Victory this year or Ukrainians will be increasingly ground down, Tom Sizemore dead: Hollywood star dies aged 61 after brain aneurysm, Milla Jovovich announces charity gown auction on anniversary of Ukraine invasion, Zelensky confident of victory as he calls on friend Rishi to send fighter jets, PM and G7 leaders pledge unwavering support as Ukraine invasion marked, Top UK schools and educational centres to consider this year, Isabel Oakeshott terminates interview over Hancock leak clash, 300 new Ulez cameras rolled out but none in rebel boroughs, Estate agent wins legal fight with interior designer over 10m sale, Asylum seekers rescued at sea can be lawfully prosecuted, Court of Appeal rules, Constance Marten: Dead baby found wrapped in plastic bag, court hears.