Not Taking Sides Or Following! Indonesia's Attitude To Agree That Russia Will Stop The Invasion Of Ukraine Is Considered According To The Principles Of International Law

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian House of Representatives assesses that Indonesia and 140 other countries have agreed to a United Nations (UN) resolution to ask Russia to stop the attack on Ukraine.

The voting was carried out during the UN General Assembly Special Emergency Session at the UN Headquarters, New York, United States, Thursday local time, March 2.

Member of Commission I of the DPR RI from the PDIP faction, Irine Yusiana Roba Putri, assessed that Indonesia's position was a form of support for the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter. Especially respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"Indonesia's attitude is in accordance with the principles of international law and humanitarian interests, not a matter of taking sides or 'following' other countries," said Irine in a statement in Jakarta, Friday, March 4.

In the voting, only five countries opposed it, namely Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea, and Eritrea. While 35 countries abstained, the number did not affect the two-thirds majority needed to pass a resolution.

Irine stressed that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has cost and continues to threaten the lives of civilians, as well as risking regional and global peace.

"The attitude of Indonesia and 140 other countries is based on these larger interests, not just foreign policy attitudes towards conflicts of other countries. There are considerations of territorial sovereignty and humanity there," said Irine. It is known that the UN Resolution also condemns Vladimir Putin's policy as Russian President to deploy his nuclear forces in a standby position.

The voting moment was broadcast live on the UN YouTube channel. The session was chaired by UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid. Applause thundered, Ukraine's Permanent Representative at the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya stood and applauded, while Russia's Permanent Representative at the United Nations Vasiliy Nebenzia sat with a mask down to her lips.

The following is a breakdown of the number of countries that approved the UN resolution: - Agree: 141 countries - Disagree: 5 countries - No vote: 35 countries In the screen, Indonesia is seen as one of the 141 countries that approved this resolution. From Southeast Asia, there are also Malaysia, Singapore, Timor Leste, Singapore, to Thailand who also agreed to this resolution. Afghanistan, which is now led by the Taliban, also agreed to a resolution to stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The countries that disagree with this resolution are Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Syria and Eritrea.

Countries that abstained include China, Bolivia, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, to South Africa