UN-doing Sanctions: The Significance of Russia’s Mali Veto

... been seriously considered for a place in the Security Council, regardless of the loyalty shown towards the organization [ 14 ] This is partially why notions of reforming the UNSC and UN in general have gained traction over recent years. [ 15 ] Russian Realism and Veto Being an open advocate of pragmatic realist diplomacy, Russia’s recent Foreign Policy Concept, clearly outlines its priorities in maintaining state sovereignty and protecting individual state interests, both of its allies and its own. Thus, it ...