{"id":2786,"date":"2026-02-26T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2786"},"modified":"2026-02-26T02:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T02:48:55","slug":"un-marks-fourth-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2786","title":{"rendered":"UN marks fourth anniversary of Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The United Nations on Tuesday marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a high-level debate and renewed calls to end the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Assembly also passed a resolution reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Asake - Organise (Official Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_u4_iWCvZ5c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting in an emergency special session on Ukraine at UN Headquarters in New York, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled \u201cSupport for lasting peace in Ukraine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Assembly called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The text reaffirmed the Assembly\u2019s commitment to Ukraine\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, the exchange of prisoners of war, and the return of civilians forcibly transferred, including children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resolution was adopted by 107 votes in favour, including Nigeria, 12 against and 51 abstentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the UN Secretary-General, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, in a statement, said the invasion was a violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis devastating war is a stain on our collective consciousness and remains a threat to regional and international peace and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe longer the war continues, the deadlier it becomes. Civilians bear the brunt of this conflict, with 2025 witnessing the largest number of civilians killed in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is simply unacceptable. I reiterate my call for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to him, for peace to be just, it must be in line with the UN Charter, international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, respecting Ukraine\u2019s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe United Nations remains ready to contribute to all efforts towards this end,\u201d he added. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/un-marks-fourth-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukraine\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Nations on Tuesday marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a high-level debate and renewed calls to end the war. 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