On Monday, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in favor of a system for Russia to make up for the harm done to people and property as a result of its invasion of Ukraine.
The resolution, which is not legally enforceable, asks for developing a framework for Russian restitution for the conflict, which started on February 24 and has reportedly resulted in well over 200,000 casualties on both sides.
Referring to the invasion of Ukraine, it said Russia “must bear the legal consequences of all of its internationally wrongful acts, including making reparation for the injury, including any damage, caused by such acts.” It also called for the creation of a formal register of damage incurred by Ukraine and Ukrainians in the war and caused by Russia.
The assembly voted 94-14 as it passed the resolution, while 73 countries abstained.
That was well short of the 143 countries voting in favor of a resolution on October 12 to condemn Russia for the “illegal annexation” of Ukrainian territory.
The resolution, which is not legally enforceable, asks for developing a framework for Russian restitution for the conflict, which started on February 24 and has reportedly resulted in well over 200,000 casualties on both sides.
Referring to the invasion of Ukraine, it said Russia “must bear the legal consequences of all of its internationally wrongful acts, including making reparation for the injury, including any damage, caused by such acts.” It also called for the creation of a formal register of damage incurred by Ukraine and Ukrainians in the war and caused by Russia.
The assembly voted 94-14 as it passed the resolution, while 73 countries abstained.
That was well short of the 143 countries voting in favor of a resolution on October 12 to condemn Russia for the “illegal annexation” of Ukrainian territory.
