When was United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262 adopted?
The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 68/262 on the 27th of March 2014. This vote took place during the sixty-eighth session in New York City.
Questions about United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262
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What did United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262 affirm regarding Ukraine?
Resolution 68/262 affirmed Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. The document also underscored the invalidity of the 2014 Crimean referendum.
How many member states supported United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262?
One hundred member states supported the measure while eleven nations voted against it. Fifty-eight countries abstained from voting and twenty-four states were absent when the ballot took place.
Why did Russia exercise veto power over draft resolution S/2014/189?
Russia exercised a veto power over this draft on the 15th of March 2014 to block any binding decision from the Security Council. This action necessitated shifting the debate to the General Assembly under UN Charter provisions.
Which countries introduced the text for United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262?
Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine introduced the text. These six nations sponsored the measure that addressed the Russian annexation of Crimea.