The United Nations General Assembly voted on March 2, 2022, to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. One hundred forty-one countries voted to denounce the attacks ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, with 5 members opposing and 35 abstaining, including Beijing. The votes were cast during a special emergency session, which was only the 11th in UN history. The special session is a rare procedural move that allows the body to take up a resolution on matters of war and peace when the…
