Organization of American States strips Russia of its permanent observer status

The Organization of American States (OAS) said on Thursday it adopted a resolution suspending Russia as a permanent observer to the inter-governmental institution over Moscow's actions in Ukraine.

"With 25 votes in favor, 0 against, 8 abstentions, and 1 absent, the Permanent Council approves the resolution “Suspension of the Status of the Russian Federation as a Permanent Observer of the Organization of American States," the organization said on Twitter.