- Condemnation: The UN General Assembly passed several resolutions condemning the Soviet military intervention and demanding the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary. These resolutions were supported by many member states, including the United States and Western European countries.
- Mediation Attempts: The UN Secretary-General, Dag Hammarskjöld, made efforts to mediate a peaceful solution to the crisis. He sent a special envoy to Hungary to try to negotiate a ceasefire between the Soviet forces and the Hungarian insurgents, but these efforts were unsuccessful.
- Limited Impact: Despite the UN's condemnation and mediation attempts, the Soviet Union did not back down from its intervention in Hungary. The uprising was eventually crushed, and the Soviet-installed government remained in power. The UN's limited influence in this situation reflected the broader challenges it faced during the Cold War, when the interests of the major powers often overshadowed international efforts to promote peace and human rights.