military, political, financial and economic support from certain Western countries and international imperialist monopolies, in circumvention and violation of United Nations decisions. 45. The Soviet delegation has already referred to the particularly sinister and pernicious role played by South Africa and Portugal in the provision of direct support to the racist regime in Southern Rhodesia, and this was fully confirmed in the statements by the representatives of the African countries. 46. The Council cannot fail to take all this into account in considering the recommendations submitted by the Com- mittee on Southern Rhodesia and in adopting a decision on these recommendations. 5 47. Thr Soviet delegation wishes to confirm its view that in the light of the actual situation in Southern Rhodesia and southern Africa, the recommendations of the Com- mittee on Southern Rhodesia cannot be regarded as fully satisfactory. However, since the sponsors of the draft resolution requested support for the text they submitted, the delegation of the Soviet Union, taking this fact into account, voted in favour of the draft resolution just adopted by the Council, with the reservations I have stated. 48. The PRESIDENT: If no other representatives wish to explain their votes, the Council will now vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/10928, submitted by Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Panama, Peru, the Sudan and Yugoslavia. A vote was taken by show of hands. liz favour: Australia, China, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Yugoslavia. Aguinst: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. Abstaining: Austria, France. The result of the vote was 11 in favour, 2 against, with 2 abstentions. The draft resolution was not adopted, the negative votes being those of permanent members. 49. The PRESIDENT: I shall now call on those representa- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue related to international relations, specifically the provision of support to the racist regime in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) by certain Western countries and international powers. The text also mentions the United Nations and its decisions, as well as the voting process in the UN Council.

**Category**
International trade, Politics