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Putin: "Abolishing the five permanent veto will lead to the demise of the United Nations"

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Valdai International Club on Thursday that if the veto of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council is removed, the UN could become the League of Nations (League of Nations), TASS reported on October 21.

"If we abolish the veto power of the permanent members [of the UN Security Council], then the UN will die out on the same day, it will become the League of Nations," he stressed. ”

Putin also said it was important not to make mistakes when it comes to reforming the United Nations and including other countries on the list of permanent members of the Security Council.

The Russian head of state pointed out that in terms of purchasing power parity, China's economy has surpassed that of the United States, and India's economy has also grown significantly. Putin concluded: "Why is there no representation in Africa, but in Latin America? Of course, this requires thinking. Everything can be discussed, but don't be busy, and you can't make mistakes on the road of reform. ”

Source: Reference News Network

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