Russia Holds Position of UN Security Council President Despite Differences Due to Ukraine War

The UN Security Council comprises 15 country members out of which each country is Given the position of the UN Security Council position in a rolling manner. This time, the turn has gone to Russia.

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Ukraine, a state which has been aggrieved by Russian military actions for a long time now had repeatedly requested UN nations to block Russia from assuming the Presidency of the UN Security Council. Not only the member countries of NATO, but many other countries stand by Ukraine, however, Russia could not be prevented from becoming the UN Security Council President since Russia is one of the 5 permanent members of the body. Other permanent member countries include China, the US, the UK, and France.

The Ukrainian President had also urged for the removal of Russia as one of the permanent members, however, such a collective action could not be taken since the UN Charter and the rules governing the body do not provide for any legal mechanism by which permanent members can be removed from the body.

Russia’s Previous Tenure as UN Security Council President

Russia essentially follows expansionist policies. Ever since the Second World War, the country has tried to expand its boundaries by hook or by crook. Russia had assumed the position of UN Security Council President last year in February and it took the opportunity to declare war on Ukraine. A similar abuse of power can be reasonably expected During the upcoming Russian tenure as well.

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