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flag Russia uses its UN Security Council seat to push for UN reform favoring Global South nations, while quietly protecting its own influence.

flag Ukraine’s UN envoy said Russia is effectively using its Security Council seat to advance diplomatic goals, particularly by pushing for UN reform that increases Global South representation. flag Despite Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, Russia maintains strong ties with nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, leveraging its role in the expanded BRICS bloc—now including multiple new members—to promote reforms supporting permanent seats for Brazil, India, and South Africa. flag While publicly advocating for democratization of the UN, the envoy suggested Russia may oppose reforms that threaten its own influence.

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