Nigeria Joins 106 Nations to Back UN Resolution Supporting Ukraine
- Feb 25
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Nigeria has aligned with 106 other member states of the United Nations General Assembly in endorsing a resolution reaffirming support for Ukraine, marking four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. The vote took place during an emergency special session convened to address the ongoing conflict and its global implications.
The resolution, adopted with 107 votes in favour, 12 against and 51 abstentions, calls for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. It demands an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, the exchange of prisoners of war, and the safe return of civilians who were forcibly transferred, including children. Notably, the United States was among the countries that abstained.
Member states reiterated their commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The resolution underscores the General Assembly’s position that any durable settlement must respect the country’s established frontiers and uphold international law.
Addressing delegates, Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, described the invasion as a defining rupture in Europe’s post-war stability. She stressed that war must not become an accepted global norm, warning that the conflict has reshaped security assumptions across the continent.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret that the war has entered its fifth year, describing it as a violation of the UN Charter and a persistent threat to international peace and security. He noted that civilian casualties have continued to rise, with recent figures indicating worsening humanitarian consequences.
At the Security Council, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister argued that the invasion represents a direct challenge to the rules-based international order. She cited repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure, nuclear safety risks and allegations of forced deportations, insisting that any peace process must include firm security guarantees and accountability measures.
Russia’s representative rejected the framing of the conflict presented by Western nations, accusing European governments of prolonging hostilities while neglecting diplomatic pathways. Moscow maintained that negotiations remain preferable but insisted that any agreement must reflect what it termed new territorial realities and address the underlying causes of the conflict.
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