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Why Russia Backs India for UNSC Seat But Opposes Germany & Japan
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News18•29-09-2026, 09:56
Why Russia Backs India for UNSC Seat But Opposes Germany & Japan
- •Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov supported India's permanent UNSC seat while opposing Germany and Japan at the UN General Assembly.
- •Lavrov advocated for greater representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, but opposed additional permanent seats for Western countries.
- •Russia argues that Germany and Japan are moving towards militarization and should not be included in Security Council reforms.
- •Russia believes granting Germany and Japan permanent seats would disrupt the balance of power in the UNSC and increase Germany's dominance in Europe.
- •Russia views India as a leader of the Global South and supports India's long-standing call for UNSC reforms.
Key Questions Answered
During the United Nations General Assembly session, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov explicitly stated that Russia supports India and Brazil for permanent seats in the UN Security Council.
Russia opposes permanent seats for Germany and Japan because it argues both countries are moving toward militarization, and adding Western nations would disturb the balance of power and increase European dominance rather than reform the UN.
The UNSC consists of 15 members in total, featuring 5 permanent members with veto power (the United States, Russia, China, Britain, and France) alongside 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
