Kremlin says UN Security Council should add new permanent members, keep veto power that Erdogan urged scrapping
Russia supports adding new permanent members to the United Nations Security Council but insists on maintaining the current veto system. This stance conflicts with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who demands the elimination of veto power for the five permanent members. The disagreement persists as the General Assembly considers reforms to a structure created in 1945. Meanwhile, an informal poll shows that all seven candidates for the UN leadership have received a discourage vote, which acts as a veto from a permanent Security Council member.
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- ✓ President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to lose their veto power.
- ✓ Russia supports expanding permanent membership on the UN Security Council while preserving existing veto powers.
What changed
An informal poll revealed that permanent Security Council members have effectively vetoed all seven candidates for the UN leadership.
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Russia backs UN Security Council expansion while retaining veto power
Russia supports adding new permanent members to the United Nations Security Council but insists on maintaining the current veto system. This stance conflicts with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who demands the elimination of veto power for the five permanent members. The disagreement persists as the General Assembly considers reforms to a structure created in 1945. Meanwhile, an informal poll shows that all seven candidates for the UN leadership have received a discourage vote, which acts as a veto from a permanent Security Council member.
Why it matters
The Security Council's permanent members hold significant influence over global security decisions. Turkey views the veto as an outdated mechanism that hinders international cooperation. Russia sees the veto as a necessary tool for stability despite expanding the council's membership.
What is confirmed
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to lose their veto power.
- Russia supports expanding permanent membership on the UN Security Council while preserving existing veto powers.
Still unconfirmed
- All seven candidates to lead the UN received a discourage vote from a permanent Security Council member in a recent informal poll.
What to watch next
- Official General Assembly votes on structural reforms
- Announcement of a viable UN leadership candidate
- Further diplomatic proposals from Turkiye regarding veto removal
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- www.africanews.com — All seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto ...
- en.special.kremlin.ru — President of Russia - Президент России
- www.europesays.com — Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it ...
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Kremlin Backs UN Security Council Expansion While Keeping Veto
Russia endorses expanding permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council while preserving the existing veto power held by current permanent members. This position runs contrary to demands from Turkish leadership to eliminate the veto system entirely. The debate over structural updates occurs as the General Assembly evaluates reforms to modernize the international organization, whose current framework stems from geopolitical conditions established at the conclusion of the Second World War in 1945.
Why it matters
Discussions regarding reform of the international body center on aligning institutional power with contemporary geopolitics rather than post-war realities. Africa maintains a united and principled stance demanding permanent representation, reflecting broader international dissatisfaction with the council configuration. Meanwhile, the UN Meetings Coverage Section records public proceedings across various committees and conferences in New York and abroad, capturing member-state negotiations over governance changes.
What is confirmed
- Russia supports adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council while retaining veto power.
- Turkey previously urged scrapping the veto system used by permanent members.
- The present structure of the United Nations Security Council largely reflects geopolitical realities from the Second World War in 1945.
- The African Union Commission maintains a united and principled position on UN Security Council reform.
What to watch next
- Further General Assembly debates on UN Security Council structural reforms
- Official responses from Turkey regarding the Kremlin position on the veto system
- Subsequent positions from African Union leadership on permanent seat negotiations
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- www.thenationalnews.com — What happens if the UN cannot agree on Antonio Guterres’s successor? | The National
- au.int — AUC Chairperson reaffirmed Africa’s united & principled ...
- dailytrust.com — Africa and the Elusive Pursuit of a Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council
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Kremlin backs UN Security Council expansion with veto power
Russia supports adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council while retaining veto power, diverging from Turkey's call to abolish the veto system. This stance follows recent vetoes by Russia and China on a US-backed sanctions panel for Iran nuclear facilities. The UN General Assembly is debating reforms to reflect the current global landscape.
Why it matters
The debate over UN reform has gained momentum as governments question whether the organization remains relevant in its current form, established in 1945. The UN Security Council's structure and veto power have been points of contention. Russia's stance contrasts with views from Turkey and Ukraine, who seek reform or abolition of the veto system.
What is confirmed
- Russia supports adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council while retaining veto power.
- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the abolition of the UN Security Council's veto power and an end to permanent membership.
- The UN General Assembly is debating reforms to reflect the current global landscape.
Still unconfirmed
- Reviewing Russia's status in the UN Security Council would not end diplomacy.
What to watch next
- UN Security Council's response to Russia's proposal
- General Assembly's decision on UN reforms
- Reactions from other countries on the veto power debate
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- press.un.org — Security Council | UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
- www.europesays.com — ‘The World Is Bigger Than Five’ – Turkey’s Erdogan Calls for ...
- tomorrowsaffairs.com — Reviewing Russia’s status in the UN Security Council would ...
- news.un.org — Reform, or lose trust: Governments press the UN to reflect ...
- www.kyivpost.com — ANALYSIS: Guterres’s Successor Will Need Russia’s Blessing
- www.wionews.com — UN General Assembly 2026: What is veto power. Which countries ...
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Kremlin backs UN Security Council expansion with veto power
Russia supports adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council while retaining the veto power, according to the Kremlin. This stance follows recent vetoes by Russia and China on a US-backed sanctions panel for Iran nuclear facilities. The move contrasts with views from Turkey and Ukraine, who seek reform or abolition of the veto system.
Why it matters
The UN Security Council's structure and decision-making processes have been under scrutiny amid global conflicts and power shifts. The Council's permanent members have significant influence through their veto power, which some argue hampers effective responses to crises. Russia's position reflects its interests as a current permanent member and its aspirations for emerging nations like India to gain greater representation.
What is confirmed
- Russia supports expanding the UN Security Council's permanent membership with veto power.
- Russia and China recently vetoed a US-backed sanctions panel for Iran nuclear facilities.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkey's President Erdogan have urged scrapping the veto system.
What to watch next
- UN Security Council's response to Russia's proposal
- Reactions from other permanent members and global stakeholders
- Potential impact on international relations and conflict resolution
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Russia and China Veto Iran Sanctions Panel as UN Reform Debate Continues
Russia and China recently exercised their veto power to block a United States-backed sanctions panel of experts focused on Iran nuclear facilities. This action follows Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's push to expand the UN Security Council's permanent membership to include developing nations like India, provided the veto power remains intact. These events highlight a deep divide between permanent members and critics like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkey, who argue that the veto system creates deadlock and prevents the UN from stopping global conflicts.
Why it matters
The UN Security Council consists of five permanent members with veto power: the US, Russia, France, the UK, and China. Reform efforts such as the G4 and French-Mexican initiatives seek to change this structure to better reflect current global power dynamics.
What is confirmed
- Russia and China cast vetoes against a United States-backed sanctions panel of experts on Iran nuclear facilities.
- The UN Security Council permanent members are the US, Russia, France, the UK, and China.
- Russia supports adding new permanent members to the Security Council from developing nations, specifically India.
Still unconfirmed
- President Volodymyr Zelensky claims the UN remains powerless to stop the war in Ukraine as long as Russia holds veto power.
- Turkey has urged the complete abolition of the veto system.
What to watch next
- General Assembly decisions regarding the latest veto on Iran sanctions
- Official responses to G4 or French-Mexican reform proposals
- Further statements from Turkey on international governance reforms
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- news.un.org — UN Member States weigh latest Security Council veto, this ...
- www.eduteria.com — UNSC Reform: Veto Power, India’s Stand & Key Initiatives
- www.thetimes.com.au — Stripping Russia's veto power on the Security Council is all ...
- theannapurnaexpress.com — UN Member States weigh latest Security Council veto, this ...
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Russia Backs UN Security Council Expansion While Protecting Veto
Russia supports adding new permanent members to the United Nations Security Council while preserving the existing veto power held by current members, according to statements at the UN General Assembly. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that council reform must preserve permanent member prerogatives and increase representation for developing nations, specifically endorsing India for a permanent seat. Moscow opposed adding any additional permanent seats for Western nations. This stance contrasts sharply with Turkey, which previously urged the complete abolition of the veto system and argued for broader international governance reforms.
Why it matters
The debate over United Nations reform exposes deep divisions among global powers regarding international governance and representation. Fully abolishing the veto power would require agreement from all five permanent Security Council members, making structural changes extremely difficult to achieve. The clash highlights competing visions for the top security body between Western nations, developing states like India, and dissenting voices such as Turkey.
What is confirmed
- Russia supports adding new permanent members to the United Nations Security Council while retaining the existing veto power.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that any Security Council reform should preserve the prerogatives of its permanent members.
- Moscow opposed the allocation of any additional permanent seats to Western countries.
- Russia backs India's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.
Still unconfirmed
- Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.
What to watch next
- Official responses from Western nations regarding Russia's opposition to additional Western permanent seats.
- Further formal proposals from India or other member states concerning UN Security Council reform at the UN General Assembly.
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- www.aljazeera.com — Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?
- www.theweek.in — At UNGA, Russia backs India’s bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council
- adalytica.com — Russia backs more UN permanent members, keep veto
- www.newindianexpress.com — Russia backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat at UN ...
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Kremlin Opposes Erdogan on UN Veto Elimination
The Kremlin announced support for expanding the United Nations Security Council with new permanent members while retaining the existing veto power held by current members. This position directly opposes demands from Turkey, whose leader urged the complete abolition of the veto system and argued that global governance must extend beyond the current privileged bloc. Turkey also advocated for broader recognition of a Palestinian state during calls for sweeping international reforms. Separate commentary and policy analysis from other financial and political outlets similarly scrutinize the structural utility of the veto power within the international organization.
Why it matters
Debates over restructuring the United Nations Security Council center on representation and decision-making authority among global powers. Calls to alter or remove the veto power challenge the postwar diplomatic framework established by permanent members. The Kremlin stance preserves the core mechanism that allows major powers to block resolutions, maintaining a traditional balance of influence against reformist proposals.
What is confirmed
- The Kremlin stated that the UN Security Council should add new permanent members while keeping the veto power.
- Turkish leadership proposed stripping permanent UN Security Council members of their veto power.
- Turkey urged UN reform and wider recognition of a Palestinian state.
What to watch next
- Formal proposals or diplomatic votes regarding UN Security Council expansion at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Further bilateral statements from permanent Security Council members responding to Turkish reform demands.
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (7)
- Reuters — Kremlin says UN Security Council should add new permanent members, keep veto power that Erdogan urged scrapping
- Bloomberg.com — The UN Should Abolish the Security Council Veto
- Українська правда — Türkiye's Erdoğan proposes stripping permanent UN Security Council members of veto power
- U.S. News & World Report — Turkey's Erdogan Urges UN Reform, Wider Recognition of Palestinian State
- Kyiv Post — ‘The World Is Bigger Than Five’ – Turkey’s Erdogan Calls for Abolition of UN Veto
- The Moscow Times — Kremlin Backs UN Security Council Reform, But Says Permanent Members and Veto Powers Should Remain
- NDTV — "World Is Bigger Than 5": After India, Turkey Calls For UN Security Council Reforms
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