The Bahamas Votes Against Vladimir Putin in UN Resolution
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The Bahamas joined 141 countries on Wednesday, in condemning the war actions of Russia against Ukraine, demanding the withdrawal of Russian forces from the neighboring territory.
Five countries including Russia opposed the UN resolution– Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria.
Thirty-five countries abstained from voting, including China, Iraq, Iran, India, Pakistan, and South Africa.
Why it matters
The vote helps to isolate Russia. The resolution, though non binding, shows global unity.
What President Zelensky is saying
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the outcome of the vote, tweeting, “I’m grateful to everyone & every state that voted in favor. You have chosen the right side of history.”
The results “convincingly show that a global anti-Putin coalition has been formed and is functioning. The world is with us. The truth is on our side.”
