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Russia Supports India For Permanent UN Security Council Seat
Reported by Imran Qureshi (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·
Confirmed by a second source: Indian Express - World
Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsRussia has officially backed India to get a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and stated that any reform of the UN body must not give extra seats to Western nations like Germany and Japan.
Reform Views
Mr. Lavrov told the assembly that Germany and Japan are currently moving towards militarism and revanchism. Instead, Russia wants to give more representation to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. He confirmed that Moscow supports both India and Brazil for permanent seats while also stressing the need to protect the interests of the African continent.
Global Partners
Alongside UN reforms, the Russian Foreign Minister mentioned that his country is working closely with strategic partners and allies in groups like the BRICS, the SCO, and the Eurasian Economic Union to fix global issues. He also highlighted international information security as a major current topic and stated that the UN must lead these discussions instead of smaller groups.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
Russia announced its support for India and Brazil to hold permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council while opposing bids from Germany and Japan.
Why It Matters
The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members with veto power, and its structure has remained largely unchanged since 1945 despite major shifts in global power. Endorsements from major powers like Russia are crucial for developing nations seeking permanent representation to better reflect modern geopolitical realities.
What Happens Next
Actual expansion of the Security Council requires a formal charter amendment passed by a two-thirds majority of the UN General Assembly and approved by all five permanent members, making any structural reform a complex, long-term diplomatic process with significant resistance.
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