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India on Saturday abstained from voting on the UNSC resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine, along with China and UAE.
Russia exercised its veto, while eleven countries- US, UK, France, Ghana, Kenya, Gabon, Ireland, Albania, Norway, Mexico and Brazil supported the resolution.
Soon after, India came out with an explanation on its abstention in the voting process.
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In a statement, TS Tirumurti, India's premanent representative to UN said that:
* India is deeply concerned at the recent turn of events in Ukraine
* We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence and hostilities
* No solution can ever be arrived at, at the cost of human lives
* We are also deeply concerned about the welfare and security of the Indian community, including a large number of Indian students in Ukraine
* The contemporary global order has been built on the UN Charter, internatonal law, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states