Madagascar Minister Fired for Voting to Condemn Russia’s Takeover of Ukraine, Netizens Say “He’s a Hero”

• Madagascar’s foreign affairs minister Richard Randriamandrato was fired by President Andriy Rajoelina
• Randriamandrato voted on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution to condemn Russia’s referendums
• Madagascar previously abstained from voting on resolutions related to the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine

ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar’s foreign affairs minister was recently sacked for voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution.

The vote was held to condemn Russia’s referendums to occupy four regions in Ukraine.

Madagascar’s President Andriy Rajoelina fired minister Richard Randriamandrato for voting in support of the resolution that reaffirmed Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.

According to SABCA News, most voters condemned Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of the Ukrainian regions.

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Madagascar had previously abstained from voting on resolutions related to the Russian war in Ukraine.

Reuters reported that the government spoke of being neutral on the subject. The vote was held on Wednesday, 12 October.

Netizens react to the drama:

@Xavier1908 said:

“He’s a hero for voting the way he did against the terrorist state of Russia.”

@NicolasdePotte1 commented:

“He was a Hero, he got fired by Madagascar.”

@Constitution_94 posted:

“Haibo! What nonsense is that? That guy deserves an International Order for standing for truth and bravery.”

@ReaderBoycot wrote:

“What a great leader.”

@IE_HSK added:

“That was brave though if he made his own decision.”

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The resolution was held to determine if Russia should be condemned for its recently held referendums in four occupied Ukrainian regions and its “attempted illegal annexation”.

A total of 143 countries voted in support of the resolution, while 35 abstained and five voted in support of Russia.

Source: Briefly News