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Russia Backs Veto, Erdogan Demands Its Abolition at UN

By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-23 11:24 UTC
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As the UN General Assembly approaches, diplomatic friction intensifies over Security Council reform, with Ankara pushing for the abolition of veto powers while Moscow insists on retaining them despite agreeing to add new permanent members.

  • According to The Moscow Times, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified that while Russia supports expanding the Security Council’s membership, it firmly opposes any move to strip permanent members of their veto authority, citing it as essential to the UN’s structure.

    Source: The Moscow Times

  • Disagreement over veto power defines the current UN reform debate, with Moscow supporting retention and Ankara pushing for elimination.

    Source: The News International
Based on reporting by The News International and The Moscow Times, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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