UN General Assembly readies vote on Ukraine peace resolution
24 February 2023 |
5:53 am
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UN member states will vote on a German motion calling for "lasting peace." Though it's non-binding, organizers hope for symbolically broad support.
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