Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia and Bolivia

In case you were wondering.

the reason for this are manifold but this might help shed some light:

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/list-of-african-countries-with-a-russian-military-cooperation-agreement/7y6clf4

As may this:

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166507

General Assembly ADOPTS resolution demanding that Russia ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported

In Favor: 91 Against: 12 Abstain: 57

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          25 days ago

          They do what the government tells them to. Their government thinks that an abstaining vote is the best foreign policy option for their country.

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          I believe abstention is different from being there. They are diplomats who represent their country, some of which don’t have an official position on certain topics. While I wholeheartedly agree that politicians not showing up to work should be punished, this is a slightly different issue.