United Nations Assembly Suspends Russia From Top Human Rights Body

The UN General Assembly voted to remove Russia from the Human Rights Council due to alleged human rights violations in Ukraine. The vote was 93 in favor, 24 against, with 56 abstentions. Countries like Mexico and South Africa abstained, while nations such as China, Cuba, and Iran defended Russia, citing political bias. Russia's influence at the UN is mixed, with some countries in Africa and Southeast Asia choosing not to engage in the conflict between Russia and Western nations.

What arguments did countries supporting Russia present against the resolution?

How did the voting dynamics reflect the geopolitical relationships at the UN?