'Real disappointment' – Germany's Wadephul links 'rock-solid support' for Ukraine to Russia-driven 'bitter defeat' in UNSC bid | Collector Germany entered late, meaning we were at a disadvantage from the start," he pointed out. "Germany will, even without a seat in the Security Council, remain committed to peace and security worldwide, as well as to a UN that is capable of action," the minister added, urging the body to improve its efficiency. Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Portugal and Austria on their election on social media, saying Germany 'remains a reliable pillar of multilateralism' despite the loss. Germany received 104 votes in its bid for one of the two Western European and Others Group seats, while Portugal secured 134 and Austria 131. Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were also elected to the Security Council, the only UN body empowered to adopt legally binding measures such as sanctions and the authorisation of force. The UN Security Council is composed of five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - along with 10 non-permanent seats elected for two-year terms. ""> Germany entered late, meaning we were at a disadvantage from the start," he pointed out. "Germany will, even without a seat in the Security Council, remain committed to peace and security worldwide, as well as to a UN that is capable of action," the minister added, urging the body to improve its efficiency. Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Portugal and Austria on their election on social media, saying Germany 'remains a reliable pillar of multilateralism' despite the loss. Germany received 104 votes in its bid for one of the two Western European and Others Group seats, while Portugal secured 134 and Austria 131. Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were also elected to the Security Council, the only UN body empowered to adopt legally binding measures such as sanctions and the authorisation of force. The UN Security Council is composed of five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - along with 10 non-permanent seats elected for two-year terms. ""> Germany entered late, meaning we were at a disadvantage from the start," he pointed out. "Germany will, even without a seat in the Security Council, remain committed to peace and security worldwide, as well as to a UN that is capable of action," the minister added, urging the body to improve its efficiency. Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Portugal and Austria on their election on social media, saying Germany 'remains a reliable pillar of multilateralism' despite the loss. Germany received 104 votes in its bid for one of the two Western European and Others Group seats, while Portugal secured 134 and Austria 131. Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were also elected to the Security Council, the only UN body empowered to adopt legally binding measures such as sanctions and the authorisation of force. The UN Security Council is composed of five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - along with 10 non-permanent seats elected for two-year terms. "">

'Real disappointment' – Germany's Wadephul links 'rock-solid support' for Ukraine to Russia-driven 'bitter defeat' in UNSC bid

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'Real disappointment' – Germany's Wadephul links 'rock-solid support' for Ukraine to Russia-driven 'bitter defeat' in UNSC bid

"German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul accused Russia of mobilising opposition to block Berlin's bid for a UN Security Council seat after Austria and Portugal won the two rotating spots in Wednesday's vote in New York City. "There are some issues we have always taken a clear position on. Positions not all UN member states share. There's our rock-solid support for Ukraine. It is no secret that Russia does not want such a voice at the table in the Security Council that campaigned against us," Wadephul noted in a follow-up media stakeout. Moscow has not commented on the allegations at the time of publication. Wadephul also attributed the loss to Berlin's 'historical responsibility' toward Israel amid Middle East tensions, as well as to its late bid for the seat. "Obviously, the result is a real disappointment. It's a bitter defeat <...> Germany entered late, meaning we were at a disadvantage from the start," he pointed out. "Germany will, even without a seat in the Security Council, remain committed to peace and security worldwide, as well as to a UN that is capable of action," the minister added, urging the body to improve its efficiency. Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Portugal and Austria on their election on social media, saying Germany 'remains a reliable pillar of multilateralism' despite the loss. Germany received 104 votes in its bid for one of the two Western European and Others Group seats, while Portugal secured 134 and Austria 131. Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were also elected to the Security Council, the only UN body empowered to adopt legally binding measures such as sanctions and the authorisation of force. The UN Security Council is composed of five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - along with 10 non-permanent seats elected for two-year terms. "

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