russia blocks germany's bid for un security council seat
For years, Germany has been working to elevate its status within the United Nations. However, Russia has now sent a clear signal that is not in Berlin's favor.
Moscow has categorically rejected Germany's request for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
"If the UN Security Council were to be reformed, there would be countries that would never be permanent members, even if they aspired to be," said Russia's representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, on Russian state television.
Tensions between Berlin and Moscow
Discussions about Security Council reform have been ongoing at the UN for years. India and various African countries, in particular, hope for a permanent seat on this body. The German government has also been striving for this goal for a long time.
While Russia was once considered a potential supporter of such an arrangement, tensions between Moscow and the West have dramatically increased in recent years, especially following the war against Ukraine ordered by Vladimir Putin. Consequently, the chances for Germany securing a permanent seat have been deemed slim.
It's important to note that each of the five permanent members—China, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and the USA—has the power to veto any expansion of the council.
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