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The un-United Nations

14 June 2023

6:00 AM

14 June 2023

6:00 AM

The role of the United Nations in the modern world has fallen into disrepute; the recent elevation of Russia as the temporary President of the UN Security Council, was a new low in reputational damage. Described by the Ukrainian Foreign Minister as the worst possible April Fool’s Day joke, Russia’s invasion is in contravention of the UN charter, signed by every member.

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