Russia backs India's claim to UNSC seat, firmly shuts door on Germany & Japan

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for permanent seats on the UN Security Council while opposing seats for Germany and Japan. He linked Western countries' military actions in Ukraine to undermining UN principles.

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.