Which of the following statements are true in context of UNGA resolution calling for a peaceful resolution of Ukraine war?
I. The meeting was held on completion of three years of Russian invasion of Ukraine in Chicago, USA.
II. The resolution received 65 abstention, 60 votes in favor and 36 votes against the call for de-escalation.
III. The US brought forward a rival resolution titled 'The Path To Peace'.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Only II
Explanation:
• On the occasion of the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (February 2025), the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution calling for a de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
• The resolution was adopted with 93 votes in favor, 36 votes against, and 65 abstentions (including India).
• Statement I is false because UNGA meetings are held at the UN Headquarters in New York City, not Chicago.
• Statement III is false because the resolution titled 'The Path To Peace' was actually a US-proposed draft that was initially considered a rival to the European/Ukrainian draft but was eventually amended by France and adopted by the General Assembly. The US then pushed the original version of 'The Path To Peace' through the UN Security Council instead.
• The adopted resolution underscores the urgency of ending the war, ensuring accountability for crimes, and reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Information Booster:
• The resolution, titled "Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine," was tabled by Ukraine and its European allies.
• India continued its long-standing policy of abstaining from voting on such resolutions, emphasizing that a permanent solution can only be achieved through direct dialogue and diplomacy.
Additional Knowledge:
Statement I (Incorrect)
• While the meeting marked the completion of three years of the invasion, it was held at the UN headquarters in New York. International bodies like the UNGA do not hold emergency special sessions in Chicago.
Statement III (Incorrect)
• The US resolution 'The Path To Peace' was distinct as it initially avoided naming Russia as the aggressor to gain broader consensus. However, it was not the final resolution adopted by the UNGA in its original form; it was largely merged or amended during the Emergency Special Session.