| UNGeneral Assembly Resolution ES-11/7 | |||||||||||
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| Date | 24 February 2025 | ||||||||||
| Meeting no. | 11th Emergency Special Session (continued) | ||||||||||
| Code | A/RES/ES-11/7 (Document) | ||||||||||
| Subject | Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace inUkraine | ||||||||||
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| Result | Adopted | ||||||||||
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES‑11/7 is the seventhresolution of theeleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 24 February 2025 about principles of theCharter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace inUkraine.[1][2] Theeleventh ESS has been 'adjourned' and 'resumed' on numerous occasions over the past several years, and remains temporarily adjourned. Indeed, more than twenty separate 'plenary meetings' have been held by the Assembly, whilst sitting in the eleventh ESS, since 2022.
The General Assembly,Reaffirming the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the UnitedNations, and recalling its resolutions adopted at its eleventh emergency specialsession, its resolution 68/262 of 27 March 2014 and its resolution 78/316 of 11 July2024,
Noting with concern that the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the RussianFederation has persisted for three years and continues to have devastating and long -lasting consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for other regions and globalstability,
Reiterating that the early achievement of a comprehensive, just and lastingpeace would constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peaceand security,
Recalling the obligation of all States under Article 2 of the Charter to refrain intheir international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorialintegrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistentwith the purposes of the United Nations, and to settle their international disputes bypeaceful means,
Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity andterritorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders,extending to its territorial waters,
Reaffirming that no territorial acquisition resulting from the threat or use offorce shall be recognized as legal,
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Deploring the dire human rights and humanitarian consequences of theaggression, and condemning all attacks against civilians and civilian objects,including those that are critical energy infrastructure,
Deploring also the particular impact that the aggression has on women andchildren, including as refugees and internally displaced persons, and other civilianswho have specific needs, including persons with disabilities and older persons,Expressing its deep concern at the war's profound and long-lasting effects onthe mental health of people, in particular children, amplifying the trauma and itsconsequences for future generations,
Noting with deep concern the ongoing adverse impact of the war on global foodsecurity, energy, the global economy, nuclear security and safety and the environment,Recalling the order of provisional measures of the International Court of Justiceof 16 March 2022,
Stressing that any involvement of troops of the Democratic People's Republicof Korea fighting alongside forces of the Russian Federation raises serious concernsregarding further escalation of this conflict,
1. Calls for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peacefulresolution of the war against Ukraine, marked by enormous destruction and humansuffering, including among the civilian population, in line with the Charter of theUnited Nations and international law;
2. Reiterates the urgent need to end the war this year, and to redoublediplomatic efforts to reduce the risks of further escalation and achieve acomprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, consistent with the Charter,including its principles of sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States, asunderscored in its resolution ES-11/6 of 23 February 2023, and notes the multilateralprocesses to this end;
3. Takes note of the efforts by various Member States in mitigating the effectsof the war and in presenting their visions for a comprehensive and lasting settlementthrough inclusive diplomacy, dialogue and political means based on the Charter andinternational law;
4. Recalls the need for full implementation of its relevant resolutions adoptedin response to the aggression against Ukraine, in particular its demand that theRussian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of itsmilitary forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognizedborders, and its demand for an immediate cessation of the hostilities by the RussianFederation against Ukraine, in particular of any attacks against civilians and civilianobjects;
5. Emphasizes the need to ensure accountability for the most serious crimesunder international law committed on the territory of Ukraine through appropriate,fair and independent investigations and prosecutions at the national or internationallevel, and ensure justice for all victims and the prevention of future crimes;
6. Reiterates its call for the complete exchange of prisoners of war, therelease of all unlawfully detained persons and the return of all internees and ofcivilians forcibly transferred and deported, including children;
7. Calls upon the parties to the armed conflict to fully comply withinternational law, including international humanitarian law, notably with regard to theprotection of civilians, especially women and children, and persons hors de combat,as well as civilian objects, and to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access tothose in need;
8. Reiterates its call for the immediate cessation of attacks against criticalenergy infrastructure, which increase the risk of a nuclear accident or incident;
9. Urges all Member States to cooperate in the spirit of solidarity to addressthe global impacts of the war on food security, energy, finance, nuclear security andsafety and the environment, underscores that arrangements for a comprehensive, justand lasting peace in Ukraine should take into account these factors, and calls uponMember States to support the Secretary-General in his efforts to address theseimpacts;
10. Decides to adjourn the eleventh emergency special session of the GeneralAssembly temporarily and to authorize the President of the General Assembly toresume its meetings upon request from Member States.
20th plenary meeting
24 February 2025
The U.S. had been a strong supporter of Ukraine under thepresidency of Joe Biden; however, since the start of thesecond presidency of Donald Trump, it has moved towards a normalization ofrelations with Russia, pursuing anegotiated settlement of the Russo-Ukrainian war. The U.S. voted against the resolution—and, in doing so, against Ukraine—in support of Russia.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Alongside this resolution, the USintroduced a separate resolution in the General Assembly which was worded in neutral terms and did not condemn Russia. However, the Assembly approved several amendments adding wording which condemned Russia; the US therefore ended up abstaining on its own resolution.[12]
The US later re-introduced that resolution in theSecurity Council,which ultimately approved it.[13][3]
Serbian PresidentAleksandar Vučić apologised to the citizens of Serbia for mistakenly voting in favour of the resolution and said that the country should have abstained from voting instead.[14]
Slovakia coalition partnerSlovak National Party criticised Slovakia's vote for support for the Resolution, suggesting that Slovakia should have opposed the resolution in line with Hungary's position.[15][16]
Hungary was the onlyEU member state to vote against the resolution.[17]
Israel was the onlyMiddle Eastern state to vote against the resolution, whileIran abstained. This was likely due to US pressure.[18]
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