- December 18, 2024
- 4:19 pm
- World News
General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) meeting on December 17, 2024 adopted a resolution A79/458/Add.3 DR IV “The human rights situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol”.
81 countries voted “for” the document, 14 “against”, 80 “abstained”.
“Against” 14 countries performed (the color of world democracy – ed.), including Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Eritrea, Iran, China, Cuba, Mali, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Russia, Sudan and Zimbabwe.
Ukraine – “For” — supported, among others, by the USA, Great Britain, Canada, Israel, Argentina, all European countries, and other democratic countries.
Among “abstained” (neither you nor us) – Armenia, Brazil, South Africa, India, all Arab countries, others.
It is known that the adopted document became the first UN resolution in which the General Assembly calls the Russian aggression against Ukraine “a Russian war of conquest against Ukraine.”
The resolution condemns the illegal detention of Ukrainian civilians, the use of torture and torture, and discrimination against residents of temporarily occupied territories. It also aims to protect and return deported children.
According to Ukraine's representative to the UN, Serhiy Kislitsa, the resolution is aimed at protecting human rights and drawing attention to the difficult humanitarian situation.
“The international community stands firmly on the side of Ukraine and continues to support international law,” — noted Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga.
Main provisions of the resolution
The document focuses on a number of critical issues:
- Violations of international law:
- Torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war, including cases of sexual violence.
- Unlawful detention of civilians.
- Discrimination against residents of the occupied territories.
- Deportation of Ukrainian children:
- The General Assembly demands that Russia stop deporting children and provide full information about them.
- Russia must ensure the safe return of children to Ukraine.
- Ecological and humanitarian disaster:
- The resolution condemns the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, which led to catastrophic consequences for the region.
- Russia's responsibility for the blockade of Ukrainian ports and attacks on port infrastructure is noted, which negatively affects global food security.
Support for Israel: a new step in relations with Ukraine
Israel, despite its difficult geopolitical situation, actively joined the countries that condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine. This decision strengthens the relationship between the Jewish and Ukrainian peoples, who have long supported mutual cooperation.
NAnews – Israel News note that Israel's participation in the adoption of this resolution underscores the country's commitment to defending international law and human rights.
“Israel remains one of the key players in human rights issues at the global level,” — analysts comment.
Criticism of Russia and reaction of Ukraine
The resolution received widespread support, but also faced criticism from Russia. The Russian side called the document “politically motivated” and rejected all accusations.
At the same time, Ukraine expressed deep gratitude to the international community for its support. Andriy Sibiga, Ukraine's foreign minister, stressed that the resolution is important for the future of the Russian war crimes tribunal.
“This document records all crimes committed on the territory of Ukraine and becomes the basis for bringing the perpetrators to justice,” — said the head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, Refat Chubarov.
What do the numbers say?
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Voted “for” | 81 countries |
| Voted “against” | 14 countries |
| Resisted | 80 countries |
| Total number of document pages | 17 pages |
| Main Focus | Human rights, deportation of children, torture of prisoners of war |
NEWS: increased attention to international law
As our portal NAnews – Israel News notes, the resolution was the first where the General Assembly called Russian aggression a “war of conquest.” This step has not only a symbolic meaning, but also a practical one: it increases international pressure on the Russian Federation.
The inclusion of Russian military forces in the UN's “list of shame” also underscores the seriousness of the situation.
Conclusion: Israel and Ukraine in the same ranks
The adoption of the UN resolution underscores the importance of global unity in protecting human rights. For Israel, this decision has strategic and humanitarian significance, strengthening its role as a defender of international law.
The UN resolution condemning Russia's actions was another step in strengthening cooperation between Israel and Ukraine. In difficult times of war, this interaction demonstrates the solidarity of two peoples ready to fight for common values.
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