It was reported that the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution that “demanded” Russia’s “immediate” withdrawal from Ukraine. However, Pakistan abstained from taking part in voting against the resolution. Japan and New Zealand led condemnation from Asia, but China, India, and Pakistan refrained. During the debate, Beijing had emphasized the world had “nothing to gain” from a new Cold War.

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