Russia backs India's claim to UNSC seat, firmly shuts door on Germany & Japan
At the recent General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil to secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council. He criticized the prospect of additional seats for Western countries like Germany and Japan, linking it to the West's military actions in Ukraine, which he argues undermine core principles of the UN.
Key Takeaways
- At the recent General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil to secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council.
- He criticized the prospect of additional seats for Western countries like Germany and Japan, linking it to the West's military actions in Ukraine, which he argues undermine core principles of the UN.
- Full details and original dispatch available below.
At the recent General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil to secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council. He criticized the prospect of additional seats for Western countries like Germany and Japan, linking it to the West's military actions in Ukraine, which he argues undermine core principles of the UN.
Original Publisher Attribution
This summary was curated from Times of India.