A diplomat from Ukraine’s embassy in Manila has expressed gratitude to the Philippines for voting in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that urged Russia to cease its invasion of Ukraine.
 

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands during a bilateral meeting held in Malacañang on Monday, June 3, 2024. (KJ Rosales/PPA Pool)

Ukraine's Embassy in Manila Charge d'Affaires Oleksandr Lysak told GMA Integrated News that the Philippines’ support was “very positive” and the alliance “ironclad.”
 

“We were very happy to learn that just a few days ago the Philippines has voted in favor of the Ukrainian solution and it was very positive and we do really highly appreciate,” the official said.
 

“The Philippine government will remain, let me say, the same term—ironclad—for support of Ukraine,” he added.
 

Lysak said they will continue to monitor the Philippine government’s support for a “just, lasting, and comprehensive peace and that should be based on the rule of international law.”
 

The Philippines voted in favor of a European-drafted resolution at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, that noted “with concern the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has persisted for three years and continues to have devastating and long-lasting consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for other regions and global stability."
 

It also demanded that Russia withdraws immediately all its military forces from Ukraine and for the "immediate cessation of the hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine."
 

Speaking to Newswatch PH recently, the diplomat explained that Ukraine is “battling and achieving this support of international community because it fights for all the world for democracy around the globe.”
 

“It is very essential to understand that Ukraine should not be alone and continue its work, continue its fight for all the international community,” he added.
 

Last week, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a tumultuous meeting at the White House that led to the US’ announcement that it will halt all military aid to Ukraine.
 

But despite the backing of European countries, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is still willing to sign a minerals deal with Washington and come to the negotiating table under Trump’s leadership.