International reactions

Ninety-three countries voted in favour of the US-led motion, while 24 countries voted against and 58 countries abstained.

In concrete terms, the EU is stepping up its support for Ukraine. For the first time ever, the EU will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and other equipment to a country that is under attack. At the same time, the EU is also strengthening sanctions against the Kremlin, as well as the Lukashenko regime in Belarus.