141 countries voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution “deploring” Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and demanding the immediate and complete withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory.
Why it matters: The resolution is non-binding, but reflects Russia’s historic isolation on the world stage just one week into its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Between the lines: Serbia, which has close historical ties with Russia, surprised many observers by voting in favor of the resolution.
What they’re saying: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the outcome of the vote, tweeting, “I’m grateful to everyone & every state that voted in favor. You have chosen the right side of history.”
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional details throughout.
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