More Than 50 Countries at UN Call on Russia to Agree to Immediate Ceasefire
A large coalition of nations urged Moscow to halt its aggression against Ukraine and begin meaningful peace negotiations.
More than 50 countries at the United Nations have called on Russia to agree to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, according to Ukrinform.
The coalition of nations also urged Moscow to begin meaningful peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing aggression.
The appeal was made in the context of continuing discussions at the United Nations regarding the war in Ukraine, where member states have periodically issued joint statements on the conflict.
The report did not specify which countries signed onto the statement or the exact forum in which it was delivered.
Russia has not yet issued a public response to the appeal, according to the initial report.
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- 50+ countries at UN urge Russia to end aggression and agree to immediate ceasefire — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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