MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. Problems within the United Nations' operations do not justify the idea of dismantling the organization; rather, they highlight the need for reorganization to align with contemporary realities, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin stated in an interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda daily.
"When a machine stalls or even gets stuck, do we simply discard it? No, we repair and restore it. Eighty years have passed since the UN's founding, during which time significant political shifts have reshaped the world. Nonetheless, the organization remains the 'cornerstone' of the modern international system and a foundation for genuine multipolarity," he emphasized. "Thanks to its broad representation and universal character, the UN can play a leading role in tackling today's pressing challenges - armed conflicts, poverty, famine, climate change, terrorism, and disparities among nations. Yet, the necessity to adapt the UN to current realities is increasingly apparent, especially regarding reforms to the Security Council. Russia supports this endeavor."
Vershinin also highlighted the importance of addressing the historical injustices stemming from decolonization and the emergence of new sovereign states. He underscored the need for fairer representation of the world's majority - Africa, Asia, and Latin America - on the Security Council.
