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Lavrov urges UN Security Council reform, says West dominates
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:01 PM
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called for changes to the UN Security Council, claiming Western nations are over‑represented.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a statement urging reforms to the United Nations Security Council, asserting that the body currently gives the West disproportionate influence.
He noted that three of the five permanent members – the United States, the United Kingdom and France – are Western powers, and argued that this composition no longer reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century.
Lavrov called for an expansion of permanent seats and a revision of the veto privilege to make the council more representative and capable of addressing modern security challenges.
The remarks reiterate Russia’s long‑standing position on UN reform, though no specific timetable for changes was provided.
He noted that three of the five permanent members – the United States, the United Kingdom and France – are Western powers, and argued that this composition no longer reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century.
Lavrov called for an expansion of permanent seats and a revision of the veto privilege to make the council more representative and capable of addressing modern security challenges.
The remarks reiterate Russia’s long‑standing position on UN reform, though no specific timetable for changes was provided.