UN General Assembly discusses the Ukraine invasion. Assembly President Abdulla Shahid underscored that the military offensive launched by Russia five days ago was a violation of the integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. The 11th emergency session of the UNGA opened on 28 February 2022. Abdulla Shahid, a Maldivian politician, was president.
The Security Council announced at its fourth meeting on Ukraine in the past week that the General Assembly will hold an emergency special session in 24 hours. The discussion will be on the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
The procedural resolution bans permanent members’ vetoes (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States). The Security Council or a majority of UN members may request an emergency special session of the General Assembly.
Under General Assembly resolution 377A(V), the world body resolved that if the Council, due to a lack of unanimity of the permanent members, fails to exercise its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, it shall consider the matter immediately to make appropriate recommendations to members for collective measures. This includes the use of armed force, if necessary, to maintain or restore international peace and security.
