[20220307]IN11876_联合国安全理事会和大会对俄罗斯入侵乌克兰的反应.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i United Nations Security Council and General Assembly Responses to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine March 7, 2022 Responding to Russias invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. Security Council and General Assembly have met on several occasions to discuss possible action to address the conflicts threat to international peace and security. In the process, these organs have used procedures unused in the United Nations for 40 years. Congress may consider examining the effect of these actions on U.S. obligations and those of U.N. Member States. Security Council Action The U.N. Security Council is tasked with the primary authority to address threats to international peace and security. The Security Council has met on several occasions to consider responses to Russias 2014 invasion and partial occupation of Ukraine. The recent Russian troop buildup and invasion of Ukraine has spurred the Security Council to intensify its consideration of the situation, resulting in a number of Council meetings. The Security Council has the authority to adopt resolutions, obligating all Member States to carry out its decisions. Pursuant to C