What happened:
On February 25, India abstained from a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The resolution was adopted with 107 votes in favour, 12 against, and 51 abstentions.
Why it matters:
India was among the 51 countries that abstained. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire consistent with Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.