India, Feb. 25 -- The United Nations General Assembly on Monday approved a resolution backing Russia's immediate approval from the Ukrainian territory. The resolution, which was drafted by the United States was accepted with certain European amendments.

The resolution, passed with 93 votes in favour, 18 against, and 65 abstentions, comes on the third anniversary of Russia's war with Ukraine.

Ukraine and its European allies tabled the draft resolution 'Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine'.

The newly adopted resolution called for"de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine, marked by enormous destruction and human suffering, including among the civilian po...