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Russia backs India’s bid for UN Security Council seat, rejects Germany, Japan
✍️ Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:21 AM
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s support for India and Brazil’s permanent seats at the UN Security Council, while dismissing proposals for new seats for Germany and Japan.
At the recent UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov affirmed Russia’s backing for India and Brazil to obtain permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. He said Moscow views the two nations as essential partners in reshaping the council’s composition.
Lavrov criticised the idea of adding new seats for Western powers such as Germany and Japan, arguing that recent military actions by the West in Ukraine undermine the core principles of the United Nations. He warned that expanding the council to include these countries would be inconsistent with the body’s founding values.
The statement highlights Moscow’s alignment with India’s long‑standing campaign for Security Council reform and signals a clear diplomatic divide from Western proposals. India continues to seek broader international support for its bid, while Russia’s endorsement adds weight to its case.
Lavrov criticised the idea of adding new seats for Western powers such as Germany and Japan, arguing that recent military actions by the West in Ukraine undermine the core principles of the United Nations. He warned that expanding the council to include these countries would be inconsistent with the body’s founding values.
The statement highlights Moscow’s alignment with India’s long‑standing campaign for Security Council reform and signals a clear diplomatic divide from Western proposals. India continues to seek broader international support for its bid, while Russia’s endorsement adds weight to its case.