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Lithuania explains abstention in UN vote involving Crimea’s status

Lithuania’s foreign minister said the country abstained in a UN world-map vote because of how Crimea was depicted.

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The vote reflects sensitivities among European states over recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

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  1. Lithuania's abstention in UN world map vote is down to shade of Crimea, FM says ↗lrt.lt · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

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