UN adopts resolution calling for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations

UN General Assembly calls for Russian reparations to Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Monday calling for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine including by paying reparations. The vote in the 193-member world body was 94-14 with 73 abstentions. It was the lowest level of su

UN Resolution Demands Russia Pay War Reparations

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the resolution, calling for additional steps on the part of the international community to hold Russia accountable.

Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

It comes after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution saying Russia should face the consequences of its actions, including paying reparations.

U.N. General Assembly Calls on Russia to Pay Reparations for Ukraine Invasion

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling on Russia to pay reparations for its invasion of Ukraine and other violations of international law. A little less than half of the General Assembly’s 193 members voted in favor of the resolution, while 14 voted against it, including Russia, Iran and China. Seventy-three countries abstained, including Brazil, India and South Africa. Ahead of Monday’s vote, Ukraine’s U.N. ambass…

UN: Russia must pay war reparations to Ukraine

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly Monday approved a resolution calling for Russia to pay war reparations to Ukraine during an emergency special session devoted to the conflict. The resolution outlines the creation of an international mechanism which will compensate states who have sustained damage, loss and injuries due to illegal activity by another state. The resolution passed with 94 member states voting in favor, 14 voting against and…

Ukraine: Russia rebukes UN vote over reparations payment

The Kremlin has rejected a UN General Assembly's vote in favour of a resolution which called on Russia to pay reparations for the damage it inflicted on Ukraine during the nine months of conflict.