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[jaspercabbage]

From the UN Security Council

The UN security council voted on a resolution deploring Russian invasion of Ukraine.


Eleven member states voted for the resolution, three abstained (China, India, and UAE) and one voted against (Russia). As Russia holds a veto the resolution was not upheld.


But the US and its allies will see it as a victory to have Russia voting alone, and China abstaining. They were able to bring China on board by softening the resolution slightly, changing the word ‘condemning’ to ‘deploring’ for example and removing a reference to the Russian president. It is a loss however not to persuade India or UAE off the fence.

 

[PhilM]

From the UN Security Council

The UN security council voted on a resolution deploring Russian invasion of Ukraine.


Eleven member states voted for the resolution, three abstained (China, India, and UAE) and one voted against (Russia). As Russia holds a veto the resolution was not upheld.


But the US and its allies will see it as a victory to have Russia voting alone, and China abstaining. They were able to bring China on board by softening the resolution slightly, changing the word ‘condemning’ to ‘deploring’ for example and removing a reference to the Russian president. It is a loss however not to persuade India or UAE off the fence.

China and India have strong ties with Russia, while UAE is as bad as London for oligarchs and their money.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

It seems as if Kyiv will suffer serious aerial and artillery bombardment. There’s strong hopes the city will be regained, but at a cost.

Cheers. But I was asking about Lviv, big city in the west. I know the real and crucial fight is in Kyiv, naturally, but what's going on in the western Ukraine in the mean time?

 

[Lobster Johnson]

They just invaded a country over it ffs

I mean your absolute conviction over why everything happens and what comes next

 

[Wat Tyler]

 

[PhilM]

Cheers. But I was asking about Lviv, big city in the west. I know the real and crucial fight is in Kyiv, naturally, but what's going on in the western Ukraine in the mean time?

Sorry, I misread your post. From most accounts, not as much as other cities but there’s likely a reason for that - it still contains many foreign embassies.

Ternopil and Rivne will likely be the key targets in the west of Ukraine if the Russians want to isolate the country and control the transport network.

 

[Death]

It's pronounced Keev.

Whats that about. Literally looking at some anchor pronouncing it keev. As I read the comment coincidently to get the joke

 

[PhilM]

Whats that about. Literally looking at some anchor pronouncing it keev. As I read the comment coincidently to get the joke

A bit like when you go to Munich and the local Bavarians disapprove as it’s München.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

I mean your absolute conviction over why everything happens and what comes next

 

[john jako]

From the UN Security Council

The UN security council voted on a resolution deploring Russian invasion of Ukraine.


Eleven member states voted for the resolution, three abstained (China, India, and UAE) and one voted against (Russia). As Russia holds a veto the resolution was not upheld.


But the US and its allies will see it as a victory to have Russia voting alone, and China abstaining. They were able to bring China on board by softening the resolution slightly, changing the word ‘condemning’ to ‘deploring’ for example and removing a reference to the Russian president. It is a loss however not to persuade India or UAE off the fence.

Great news China abstained.

 

[NathDogg]

China, India and the UAE can get in the bin with Russia.

I for one hope the Ukrainians keep fighting for as long as it takes our spinless leaders to actually do something and support them.

Slava Ukraini!

 

[jaspercabbage]

Whats that about. Literally looking at some anchor pronouncing it keev. As I read the comment coincidently to get the joke

Ukrainians pronounce it Keev, Kiev is the Russian pronunciation, so reporters are going with Keev.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Sorry, I misread your post. From most accounts, not as much as other cities but there’s likely a reason for that - it still contains many foreign embassies.

Ternopil and Rivne will likely be the key targets in the west of Ukraine if the Russians want to isolate the country and control the transport network.

Having you here is so calming mate. Thanks for the good work.

 

[Mrk]

From the UN Security Council

The UN security council voted on a resolution deploring Russian invasion of Ukraine.


Eleven member states voted for the resolution, three abstained (China, India, and UAE) and one voted against (Russia). As Russia holds a veto the resolution was not upheld.


But the US and its allies will see it as a victory to have Russia voting alone, and China abstaining. They were able to bring China on board by softening the resolution slightly, changing the word ‘condemning’ to ‘deploring’ for example and removing a reference to the Russian president. It is a loss however not to persuade India or UAE off the fence.

Hugely important that the West works hard to bring India closer in the future - it's a shame to see them abstain.

 

[Runub]

Ukrainians pronounce it Keev, Kiev is the Russian pronunciation, so reporters are going with Keev.

Thanks for that….I hope they are not chicken ?
*Joking of course