What's the UN's new Pact for the Future', and why did Russia oppose it?
Briefly

Like many UN documents, the newly adopted Pact for the Future focuses on ambitious goals but lacks clear strategies on how to effectively achieve them.
In adopting the pact, the UNGA emphasizes accelerating action on Sustainable Development Goals and commitments to climate change to create a better future.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remarked on the significance of the pact, saying, 'We are here to bring multilateralism back from the brink, and now it is our common destiny to walk through it.'
The adoption of the Pact for the Future signifies a commitment to address root causes of conflicts, enhance human rights, and consider the wellbeing of future generations.
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