Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
Germany has expressed disappointment after failing to secure a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, attributing the loss to Russia's influence. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described the defeat as 'bitter' and noted that Germany's support for Ukraine and Israel may have affected its vote count. Despite the setback, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to the international system and congratulated the winning countries.
- ▪Germany lost a bid for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council to Portugal and Austria.
- ▪Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul blamed Russia for influencing the vote against Germany.
- ▪Germany received 104 votes, while Portugal and Austria received 134 and 131 votes, respectively.
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Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJessica Parker,Berlin correspondentandToby MannGetty ImagesGermany's foreign minister says support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a rotating spot on the UN Security Council.Johann Wadephul described losing out to Portugal and Austria as a "bitter defeat" after a vote on which countries would become one of the five new members of the council was held on Wednesday evening."There is our firm support for Ukraine, the fact that Russia does not want such a voice at the Security Council," Wadephul said, adding it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany.There are five permanent members of the UN Security Council –…
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