# United Nations Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Invasion of Ukraine

By Human Events · Published 2022-03-02 · News & Analysis › World · https://humanevents.com/news/united-nations-passes-resolution-condemning-russian-invasion-of-ukraine

> The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a historic resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanding its immediate withdrawal. While the resolution holds no legal authority, it serves as a symbol of global unity against Putin, Fox News reports. In historic "Uniting for Peace" session, #UNGA adopts resolution demanding that the Russian Federation \[…\]

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a historic resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanding its immediate withdrawal.

While the resolution holds no legal authority, it serves as a symbol of global unity against Putin, *Fox News* [reports](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/un-passes-historical-resolution-condemning-russias-invasion-of-ukraine).

Only five of the 181 nations present for the vote opposed, while 35 nations abstained - including China, Cuba and Iran. 141 voted in favor.

Russia, Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea and Syria opposed the resolution.