Event Brief
India, Ukraine and Japan question UN map colour changes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: After the UN General Assembly voted to encourage more accurate world maps, India, Ukraine and Japan voiced concerns about the map changes. The article notes the US was the only country to oppose the resolution, with US representative Yaryna Ferencevych saying the body was losing credibility over map debates.
WHO: India, Ukraine and Japan; Yaryna Ferencevych (US representative)
WHAT: India, Ukraine and Japan raised concerns about changes to UN-backed world maps, particularly the colour shades.
WHEN: Sep 11, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
WHERE: United Nations
WHY: They object to the map changes, specifically the colour shades, following the UN General Assembly’s approval of the resolution encouraging more accurate world maps.
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