NATO countries cast votes against UN resolution condemning Nazism
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution aimed at combating Nazism, facing opposition from Ukraine and various Western nations. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proposed by Russia aimed at combating the glorification of Nazism, despite strong opposition from Ukraine and numerous Western countries.
The vote on the draft resolution, titled ‘Combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,’ occurred on Tuesday. The resolution passed with 119 votes in favor, 53 against, and ten abstentions.
Opponents of the resolution included Ukraine—accused by Russia of promoting neo-Nazi ideology—as well as several of Ukraine’s allies, including NATO members such as Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the US, the Baltic states, and Poland.
Among the notable abstentions were Switzerland and Türkiye.
Following the vote, Maria Zabolotskaya, Russia’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, characterized the resolution as “aimed at dialogue and cooperation, not at ‘sticking labels’.” She emphasized that fighting Nazism is a fundamental responsibility of the UN, which was established in the aftermath of World War II’s atrocities.
Zabolotskaya raised concerns about what she perceived as Western efforts “to sow discord among UN member states and complicate international cooperation in combating neo-Nazism, racism, and xenophobia.” Nevertheless, she asserted that the voting results indicated a prevailing global opposition to Nazism in all its manifestations.
A representative from Ukraine articulated the reasons for opposing the resolution, asserting that Russia had forfeited any moral standing to act as a global advocate against Nazism due to its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
As a result, the resolution was modified to include a clause expressing “alarm” regarding Russia's alleged efforts “to justify its territorial aggression against Ukraine on the purported basis of eliminating neo-Nazism,” which, as claimed, “seriously undermines genuine attempts to combat neo-Nazism.”
Zabolotskaya labeled the amendment a “ruse” intended to weaken international efforts against Nazism.
While the resolution on combating Nazism is not legally binding, it reflects the collective sentiment of the international community. Specifically, the document “expresses deep concern about the glorification” of the Nazi movement, including the erection of monuments and demonstrations that whitewash such ideology, and acknowledges initiatives to combat historical revisionism.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
The vote on the draft resolution, titled ‘Combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,’ occurred on Tuesday. The resolution passed with 119 votes in favor, 53 against, and ten abstentions.
Opponents of the resolution included Ukraine—accused by Russia of promoting neo-Nazi ideology—as well as several of Ukraine’s allies, including NATO members such as Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the US, the Baltic states, and Poland.
Among the notable abstentions were Switzerland and Türkiye.
Following the vote, Maria Zabolotskaya, Russia’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, characterized the resolution as “aimed at dialogue and cooperation, not at ‘sticking labels’.” She emphasized that fighting Nazism is a fundamental responsibility of the UN, which was established in the aftermath of World War II’s atrocities.
Zabolotskaya raised concerns about what she perceived as Western efforts “to sow discord among UN member states and complicate international cooperation in combating neo-Nazism, racism, and xenophobia.” Nevertheless, she asserted that the voting results indicated a prevailing global opposition to Nazism in all its manifestations.
A representative from Ukraine articulated the reasons for opposing the resolution, asserting that Russia had forfeited any moral standing to act as a global advocate against Nazism due to its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
As a result, the resolution was modified to include a clause expressing “alarm” regarding Russia's alleged efforts “to justify its territorial aggression against Ukraine on the purported basis of eliminating neo-Nazism,” which, as claimed, “seriously undermines genuine attempts to combat neo-Nazism.”
Zabolotskaya labeled the amendment a “ruse” intended to weaken international efforts against Nazism.
While the resolution on combating Nazism is not legally binding, it reflects the collective sentiment of the international community. Specifically, the document “expresses deep concern about the glorification” of the Nazi movement, including the erection of monuments and demonstrations that whitewash such ideology, and acknowledges initiatives to combat historical revisionism.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
