India abstained from a United Nations Security Council resolution sponsored by the United States that strongly condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
India stated that discussion is the only way to resolve differences and issues, and expressed regret that diplomacy was abandoned.
Russia, chaired the meeting as it holds the presidency for the month of February vetoed the resolution.
China along with United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also abstained.
As Russia vetoed this resolution, even though the other members voted for it, the resolution did not pass.