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Russia's Lavrov urges UN Security Council overhaul, cites Western over‑representation
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called for reform of the UN Security Council, arguing that Western nations dominate its composition.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov used a recent diplomatic forum to press for changes to the United Nations Security Council, saying the body no longer reflects the geopolitical realities of today.
Lavrov argued that the Council is disproportionately occupied by Western powers, which he said undermines its credibility and effectiveness in addressing global challenges.
He called on all UN member states to initiate a serious discussion on expanding and rebalancing the Council’s membership to include a broader range of perspectives.
The statement adds to a series of Russian calls for a more equitable international order, though no specific reform proposal was detailed in the remarks.
Lavrov argued that the Council is disproportionately occupied by Western powers, which he said undermines its credibility and effectiveness in addressing global challenges.
He called on all UN member states to initiate a serious discussion on expanding and rebalancing the Council’s membership to include a broader range of perspectives.
The statement adds to a series of Russian calls for a more equitable international order, though no specific reform proposal was detailed in the remarks.