Russia Endorses India for Permanent UN Security Council Membership

Moscow has officially stated its support for India to secure a permanent spot on the United Nations Security Council. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced this stance during the UN General Assembly session in New York. Along with India, Russia also endorsed Brazil while arguing for increased representation for nations from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. At the same time, Lavrov rejected the idea of giving permanent seats to Germany and Japan, claiming those countries are moving toward militarism. He added that any overhaul of the council must not reduce the authority of current permanent members. Mauritius also voiced support for New Delhi during the assembly. Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful stated that his government backs the G4 and L69 blocs on council reform and supports India's bid based on its contributions to world affairs. The council currently features fifteen members, consisting of five permanent nations with veto power and ten temporary seats filled for two-year terms. Changing the UN Charter to add permanent members requires a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly, approval from two-thirds of all member states, and consent from every existing permanent member. Despite Russian backing, reform efforts have stalled due to divided opinions among permanent members, and Beijing continues to oppose New Delhi's inclusion.