India is first non-NATO country to speak on #Ukraine in #UNSC tonight. Lots of talk about the need for diplomacy, de-escalation, etc. But no reference to Ukraine's sovereignty or condemnation of Russia.
Brazil expresses "extreme concern" about Ukraine in #UNSC, and calls for diplomacy for peace. Does raise sovereign equality of states and territorial integrity.
Avoids using the word "Russia".
Avoids using the word "Russia".
Mexico (3rd non-NATO speaker on Ukraine in UNSC) does call out Russia -- a little more gingerly than NATO members but by name -- and talks about Ukrainian sovereignty. Notably firmer than India and Brazil, although also pivoting to diplomacy and dialogue.
UAE calls for minimising civilian harm in #Ukraine, calls for diplomacy, refers to sovereignty and territorial integrity as important principles, but does not call out Russia for violating them by name.
Kenya (which abstained on 31/1/22 UNSC meeting on #Ukraine) is suddenly taking a *very* hard line. Condemns Putin's declaration in very strong terms.
Framing situation in eastern Ukraine in terms similar to Africa's post-colonial border tensions... [1/2 on Kenya.]
Framing situation in eastern Ukraine in terms similar to Africa's post-colonial border tensions... [1/2 on Kenya.]
Kenya effectively asking why African nations have to put up with post-colonial borders, but Russia does not.
This is powerful stuff, and will make @USUN -- which has Russia's actions as colonialism at start of UNSC meeting -- happy, although there is a tacit Iraq reference too.
This is powerful stuff, and will make @USUN -- which has Russia's actions as colonialism at start of UNSC meeting -- happy, although there is a tacit Iraq reference too.
Ghana also coming out strong in defence of #Ukraine on anti-colonial ground at #UNSC.
Firm on Ukraine's borders and sovereignty. Not quite as strong as Kenya (but Ghana was also quicker to support Ukraine in earlier UNSC meetings).
Firm on Ukraine's borders and sovereignty. Not quite as strong as Kenya (but Ghana was also quicker to support Ukraine in earlier UNSC meetings).
#Gabon says #Putin's statement is "heavy with consequence" for #Ukraine.
Short but in line with #Kenya and #Ghana. The A3 has thoroughly rejected it over #Ukraine in the UNSC.
(NB this recent @SAIIA_info piece on African-Russian cooperation @UN). saiia.org.za/research/walki…
Short but in line with #Kenya and #Ghana. The A3 has thoroughly rejected it over #Ukraine in the UNSC.
(NB this recent @SAIIA_info piece on African-Russian cooperation @UN). saiia.org.za/research/walki…
China calls for restraint, explains situation in #Ukraine is "complex". And stops.
China says less about #Ukraine than any other #UNSC member tonight.
It's not exactly a pro-Russia stance, but it's definitely *not* the anti-Russia stance @UN some Western commentators thought possible (see @just_security). justsecurity.org/79938/guide-to…
It's not exactly a pro-Russia stance, but it's definitely *not* the anti-Russia stance @UN some Western commentators thought possible (see @just_security). justsecurity.org/79938/guide-to…
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