The U.N. Security Council overwhelmingly defeated a Russian resolution that acknowledged Ukraine’s growing humanitarian needs - but didn’t mention the Russian invasion that caused the escalating crisis which has left millions of Ukrainians in desperate need of food, water and shelter.

To be adopted, Russia needed a minimum of 9 “yes” votes in the 15-member Security Council and no veto by 1 of the 4 other permanent members - the U.S., Britain, France and China. But Russia got support only from its ally China, with the 13 other council members abstaining, reflecting Moscow’s failure to get widespread backing for its invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian defeat came on the same day the General Assembly started consideration of a resolution drafted by Ukraine and 2 dozen other countries from all parts of the world and co-sponsored by nearly 100 nations which clearly states that Russia’s aggression is responsible for the growing humanitarian emergency.