141 countries, including Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent, and the Grenadines, have voted to condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine and demands Russia withdraw all of its military forces from the embattled nation.
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, one of its neighbors to the southwest, marking a major escalation to a conflict that began in 2014.
A release from Dominica’s government states, The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica is deeply disturbed by and condemns the military attack by the Russian Federation against the people of Ukraine.
The Commonwealth of Dominica calls for an immediate end to the aggression.
These actions are contrary to the maintenance of international peace and security, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
The Commonwealth of Dominica calls for a return to diplomatic dialogue, in an effort to stop the ongoing crisis.
The Commonwealth of Dominica reaffirms its commitment to the principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.
