Biden Urges , United Nations, to Expand Security Council.
On September 21, President Joe Biden called on the United Nations to expand the Security Council to include more permanent members.
On September 21, President Joe Biden called on the United Nations to expand the Security Council to include more permanent members.
Fox News reports that Biden cited Russia's war effort in Ukraine as his reason for wanting to expand the council.
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The news comes as Russia has continued to distance itself from U.N.
Nations that have condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
The news comes as Russia has continued to distance itself from U.N.
Nations that have condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
Fox News reports that the war in Ukraine has split the Security Council for the first time since the Cold War.
I reject the use of violence and ward to conquer nations or expand borders through bloodshed, to stand against global politics and fear and coercion, to defend the sovereign rights of smaller nations as equal to those of larger ones, Joe Biden, United States President, via Fox News.
That is the common ground upon which we must stand.
If you're still committed to a strong foundation for the good of every nation around the world then United States wants to work with you, Joe Biden, United States President, via Fox News.
Both China and Russia have found themselves standing opposite the other three permanent members of the council, France, Britain and the U.S. Both China and Russia have found themselves standing opposite the other three permanent members of the council, France, Britain and the U.S. According to Biden, adding seats to the council would help ensure a broader response to chief issues like the climate crisis and world hunger.
The time has come for this institution to become more inclusive, so that we can better respond to the needs of today's world, Joe Biden, United States President, via Fox News
