Russia expelled from World Tourism Organization - PHOTO

More than two-thirds of the 160 UNWTO member states supported Russia's decision to suspend its membership.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Russia has suspended its membership shortly after Moscow said it had decided to leave the agency.

Today's decision is related to the occupation of Ukraine. More than two-thirds of the 160 UNWTO member states supported Russia's decision to suspend its membership.

UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili shared on social media: “The message is clear: There will always be results. Peace is a fundamental human right. Everyone has the right. Without exception. "