Eritrea: Isaias’ hostility to the West is about survivalism In the recent UN meeting held on the Russia-Ukraine war, Eritrea voted 'no' to the resolution that condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The vote was surprising for many including those who claim they are experts on Eritrea. However, it was never newsworthy given it is pretty normal for Eritrea to always vote against all resolutions and decisions initiated by America and generally by the West.