Japan PM demands U.N. reforms following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for reforms at the United Nations during his speech Tuesday after blasting the U.N. Security Council for failing to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"The foundation of the international order is violently shaken right now," Kishida said in his speech to world leaders at the 77th session of the U.N. General Assembly.

"We must face the reality that the integrity of the United Nations is at risk because of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which is a U.N. Security Council member," Kishida said. "What we need is action toward reforms, not just talk."

Kishida called on member countries to "reform the United Nations including the Security Council to return to the vision and principles of the U.N. Charter," in addition to promoting the "rule of law in the international community."

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