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On the front of international diplomacy, once again a big debate has erupted regarding reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the use of veto power. Russia has completely rejected the continuous demands raised by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to end the system of veto power in the UNSC and to make major changes in the existing structure. After this clear statement from Moscow, there is a new upheaval in global politics, as Russia has once again reiterated its strong support for India’s permanent membership and comprehensive reforms in the most powerful body of the United Nations. This stand of Russia has further strengthened India’s position on the international stage, while the politics of pressure from Turkey and other Western countries has dealt a severe blow.
Clear message from Russia, rejects demand to end veto power
Moscow has recently clarified its official stand that there is no justification for eliminating or reducing the veto power available to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5). Turkish President Erdogan has long said that “the world is bigger than five countries” and that countries in the Global South should be represented by ending the veto power. However, senior Russian diplomats and officials believe that the veto power of the current five permanent members of the Security Council is the main basis for maintaining the balance of this global organization. If this is changed without thinking, the decision-making capacity of the United Nations will be further weakened, which could cause a major setback to global peace and security efforts.
Big blow to Turkish President Erdogan’s ambitions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been continuously trying to present himself on global forums as a great leader of the Islamic world and developing countries. Under this strategy, in the name of reforms in the UNSC, they have been raising the demand to abolish or expand the veto power so that countries like Turkey can also get direct interference in the Security Council. But after Russia publicly rejected his demand, Erdogan’s diplomatic strategies have suffered a major setback. Experts believe that this stance of Russia is enough to send the message that statements alone do not change the global system, but the geopolitical equations and strategic interests of the superpowers decide the final decisions.
Russia is the strongest and oldest supporter of India’s permanent membership.
Russia has once again proved that it is the most reliable and long-standing supporter of India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Moscow believes that in the changing global scenario, making an emerging economic and strategic superpower like India a permanent member of the UNSC is not only necessary, but it is also in line with global justice. Russia has repeatedly stressed that any framework for UN Security Council reforms is incomplete without India. At a time when Western countries and other regional competitors try to create obstacles in India’s path, Russia’s strong support proves to be a major diplomatic weapon in India’s favor.
Global geopolitics and the direction of future Security Council reforms
At present, when the whole world is struggling with serious issues like Russia-Ukraine war, West Asia crisis and tension between America and China, questions are being raised on the relevance of the United Nations. In such a situation, the issue of reforms of UNSC is not limited to mere paper debate, but it has become the center of transfer of global power. While Turkey and some other countries want change as part of their agenda, traditional partner powers like Russia and India favor balanced and equitable expansion within the existing institutional framework. This statement of Russia can prove to be a huge diplomatic turning point in the United Nations General Assembly and other international meetings in the coming times, which can make the path more smooth for India.