Russia’s Ukraine resolution flops at WHO assembly

GENEVA — A Russian resolution on the health crisis in war-torn Ukraine—which made no reference to Russia's invasion—was solidly rejected by World Health Organization member states on Thursday.

Fifteen countries voted in favor of the resolution co-sponsored by Syria, while 66 voted against at the World Health Assembly, the annual gathering of 194 states which serves as the UN health agency's decision-making body.

WHO member states also strongly condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and attacks on healthcare facilities in an overwhelmingly adopted resolution.

The resolution, carried by 88 votes to 12, did not impose any sanctions on Russia but underlined Moscow's isolation on the international stage in yet another global forum.

The resolution "condemns in the strongest terms" Russia's "military aggression against Ukraine, including attacks on healthcare facilities."

It urged Russia to "immediately cease any attacks on hospitals" and other healthcare sites. — Agence France-Presse