UN General Assembly Unlikely to Adopt Draft Resolution Condemning Russia on Ukraine Anniversary

The U.N. General Assembly is facing the possibility of not adopting a draft resolution condemning Russia for its actions towards Ukraine as it commemorates the two-year anniversary of the conflict. According to U.N. diplomatic sources, the absence of any distributed draft resolution this year, coupled with the lack of prior consultation on the issue, suggests that such a resolution may not be put forth for consideration.

Typically, resolutions to be voted on at the U.N. General Assembly are introduced in advance by the submitting country, but this year, there seems to be a departure from this norm, with indications pointing towards the likelihood of no draft being submitted. The absence of a resolution adoption could lead to a decrease in the international community's pressure on Russia, as mentioned by one source, reflecting a shift in focus possibly due to other ongoing global conflicts like the situation in Gaza involving Israel and Hamas.

Last year, during an emergency special session of the U.N. General Assembly, around 141 out of 193 member states endorsed a resolution related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of ensuring accountability for serious crimes under international law through impartial investigations and prosecutions. Ukraine initiated this resolution process by calling for countries to cosponsor the draft, highlighting the international community's collective stance on the issue.