Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has extended Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

During his address at the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced support for India's long-standing bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced support for India and Brazil's bid for permanent seats on the UN Security Council. Lavrov criticized Western nations for imposing sanctions and using the dollar as a weapon.

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Notably, India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.

India, which recently completed a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, has been a vocal proponent of reforms to the 15-member body, arguing that its composition - established in 1945 - no longer reflects current geopolitical dynamics.