NATO countries oppose UN resolution condemning Nazism
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution aimed at combating Nazism, despite facing resistance from Ukraine and Western nations. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution proposed by Russia aimed at combating the glorification of Nazism, despite objections from Ukraine and a substantial number of Western nations.
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. It was approved with a tally of 119 votes in favor, 53 against, and ten abstentions.
Opponents of the resolution included Ukraine, which Russia has accused of fostering neo-Nazi ideology, along with many of Ukraine's allies, such as NATO members Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the US, the Baltic states, and Poland. Noteworthy abstentions included Switzerland and Türkiye.
Maria Zabolotskaya, Russia’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, characterized the resolution as “aimed at dialogue and cooperation, not at ‘sticking labels’.” She asserted that combating Nazism is a core duty of the UN, established in response to the atrocities of World War II.
Zabolotskaya expressed concern regarding what she described as an endeavor by Western nations to “sow discord among UN member states and complicate international cooperation in combating neo-Nazism, racism and xenophobia.” Nevertheless, she claimed the vote results indicated that the global majority remains resolute against Nazism in all its forms.
A Ukrainian representative articulated the reasons for their opposition to the resolution, stating that Russia has forfeited any moral authority to position itself as a global opponent of Nazism due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
In this context, the resolution was modified to include a paragraph expressing “alarm” regarding claims that Russia is attempting “to justify its territorial aggression against Ukraine on the purported basis of eliminating neo-Nazism,” which allegedly “seriously undermines genuine attempts to combat neo-Nazism.”
Zabolotskaya distanced herself from this paragraph, labeling it a “ruse” designed to hinder global initiatives to combat Nazism.
Though the resolution regarding Nazism is not legally binding, it reflects the collective stance of the international community. Specifically, the document “expresses deep concern about the glorification” of the Nazi regime, in particular the establishment of monuments and the organization of demonstrations that tend to whitewash this ideology, while praising efforts to combat historical revisionism.
Ian Smith 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. It was approved with a tally of 119 votes in favor, 53 against, and ten abstentions.
Opponents of the resolution included Ukraine, which Russia has accused of fostering neo-Nazi ideology, along with many of Ukraine's allies, such as NATO members Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the US, the Baltic states, and Poland. Noteworthy abstentions included Switzerland and Türkiye.
Maria Zabolotskaya, Russia’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, characterized the resolution as “aimed at dialogue and cooperation, not at ‘sticking labels’.” She asserted that combating Nazism is a core duty of the UN, established in response to the atrocities of World War II.
Zabolotskaya expressed concern regarding what she described as an endeavor by Western nations to “sow discord among UN member states and complicate international cooperation in combating neo-Nazism, racism and xenophobia.” Nevertheless, she claimed the vote results indicated that the global majority remains resolute against Nazism in all its forms.
A Ukrainian representative articulated the reasons for their opposition to the resolution, stating that Russia has forfeited any moral authority to position itself as a global opponent of Nazism due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
In this context, the resolution was modified to include a paragraph expressing “alarm” regarding claims that Russia is attempting “to justify its territorial aggression against Ukraine on the purported basis of eliminating neo-Nazism,” which allegedly “seriously undermines genuine attempts to combat neo-Nazism.”
Zabolotskaya distanced herself from this paragraph, labeling it a “ruse” designed to hinder global initiatives to combat Nazism.
Though the resolution regarding Nazism is not legally binding, it reflects the collective stance of the international community. Specifically, the document “expresses deep concern about the glorification” of the Nazi regime, in particular the establishment of monuments and the organization of demonstrations that tend to whitewash this ideology, while praising efforts to combat historical revisionism.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
