The Economic Times

Russia backs India's bid for permanent seat on United Nations Security Council

Demonstrating solidarity, Russia has backed India's ambition for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, firmly opposing additional positions for Western powers like Germany and Japan. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, underscored the essential need for greater representation from regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reaffirming the importance of considering African needs in any discussions regarding council reforms.