Ukraine war resolution vote: UN calls for immediate and unconditional ceasefire

The United Nations has adopted a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. But it was far from unanimous, with 12 countries voting against, including Russia. The US abstained, along with 50 other nations. Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports on how the vote unfolded at the UN in New York. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X :   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #RussiaUkraineWar #UNVote #Ceasefire #UnitedNations #Russia #Ukraine #Diplomacy #GlobalConflict #InternationalRelations #PeaceEfforts #WorldNews #aljazeeraenglish Transcript: At the United Nations, the world has spoken, calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. That was one of the key parts from a Ukraine-led resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly by a twothirds majority. A vote in favor of this resolution is not a geopolitical gesture. It is a choice. A choice between law and force, between justice and impunity, between peace and continued suffering. Words are not enough. We must act. Draft resolution is adopted. While 106 other countries sided with Ukraine, Russia urged countries to vote against, saying the draft was one-sided. 12 countries agreed and joined Moscow in voting against. Distinguished colleagues, do not be fooled. This resolution is not an instrument of peace. It is an instrument of politicization, no matter what kind of attractive diplomatic packaging it might be wrapped in. The United States seemed to side at least in part with Russia, saying the resolution could interfere with the ongoing peace talks. The US abstained along with 50 others. As we've said, this resolution also includes language that is likely to distract from ongoing negotiations rather than support discussion of the full range of diplomatic avenues that may pave the way to that durable peace. And what exactly did the US object to? It was related to language about the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the UN charter and international law. But unlike in the security council here in the general assembly, the United States does not have the power to unilaterally veto a resolution. Therefore, it passed. Gabriel Zando Alazer at the United Nations in New York. Don't miss out the full picture. Subscribe to Alazer for reliable news and expert insights. Like, share, stay ahead.