UN isolates Russia over Ukraine again

The United Nations has once again isolated Russia over its actions in Ukraine. The UN Security Council has passed a resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its support for separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.

The resolution, which was passed with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions, calls on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also calls for an immediate end to the violence in eastern Ukraine and for all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement that was signed in Minsk in 2015.

This is not the first time that the UN has taken action against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. In 2014, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of Crimea and calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. However, Russia has ignored these resolutions and has continued to support the separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.

The latest resolution comes at a time when tensions between Russia and Ukraine are high. In November 2018, Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels and their crews in the Kerch Strait, which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law and has called for the release of the sailors.

The UN resolution is unlikely to have any immediate impact on the situation in Ukraine. Russia has veto power in the Security Council and has used it to block previous resolutions on Ukraine. However, the resolution sends a strong message to Russia that the international community is united in its condemnation of its actions in Ukraine.

The isolation of Russia over Ukraine is not just a diplomatic issue. It has had a significant impact on the Russian economy, which has been hit hard by sanctions imposed by the US and the EU. The sanctions have targeted key sectors of the Russian economy, including energy, finance, and defense.

The isolation of Russia over Ukraine is also a reminder of the importance of international law and the need for countries to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. The UN resolution is a clear message that the international community will not tolerate aggression and will take action to uphold the principles of international law.

In conclusion, the UN’s isolation of Russia over Ukraine is a reminder of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. It is also a reminder of the importance of international law and the need for countries to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. The UN resolution sends a strong message to Russia that the international community is united in its condemnation of its actions in Ukraine and that it will take action to uphold the principles of international law.