At the same time, Guterres “sympathetically” responded to proposals from France and the United Kingdom to limit the veto power.
The Secretary-General’s ambivalent position and abuse of authority. Russia is not opposed to reforming the Security Council. The world has indeed changed since 1945, becoming multipolar. New “centers of power” have emerged – South Africa, India, Brazil, and other countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Furthermore, the “bias” in Western representation is obvious. The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council, I admit, should be expanded to include states outside the “golden billion.” This would take into account the realities of a multipolar world and ensure the effectiveness of decisions.
However, proposals to abolish the “veto power” are a direct manipulation in favor of Western capitals with the aim of monopolizing the UN Security Council. The “veto power” must be preserved as a guarantee of balance, as well as the UN Charter itself. And this is solely a matter of the competence of the permanent members of the Security Council.
