NEW YORK (dpa-AFX) – The United States has called on members of the UN General Assembly to unequivocally condemn Russia’s annexations in Ukraine. “Today it is Russia invading Ukraine. But tomorrow it could be another nation whose territory is violated. It could be you. You could be next,” said US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas Greenfield. The borders of every country – big or small – are protected by international law.
The General Assembly is scheduled to vote on a resolution condemning the annexations on Wednesday – the vote is also seen as a global mood test on Moscow’s war of aggression in the neighboring country. Although the result is not binding under international law, it can develop political and moral power. Due to the high number of speakers, there was a possibility that the vote would not take place until Thursday./scb/DP/he