UN Security Council fails to adopt Russia’s draft resolution regarding Ukraine

The UN Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution that would have demanded civilian protection in Ukraine and called for unhindered access for humanitarian assistance, Report informs referring to the UN website.

Tabled by the Russian Federation, the draft was defeated by a vote of 2 in favor (China, Russian Federation) to none against, with 13 abstentions.

It was the Council’s third vote since February 24 and would have needed nine votes in favor with no veto to pass. Belarus, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Syria joined the Russian Federation in submitting the text.