Russia’s power to veto UN questioned
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Ukrainian President Zelensky has called on the UN to remove Russia from the Security Council, where it has the power of veto, following mounting evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine   

RUSSIA / USSR UN SECURITY COUNCIL VETOES (per year)  

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Oct 24, 1945: UN comes into existence when Charter is ratified by five permanent member nations: China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States of America. All five nations have power to veto resolutions

Zelensky addresses UN Security Council, Tuesday, April 5
      
Feb 25, 2022: Russia vetoes UN Secretary-General’s call for it to stop its offensive against Ukraine
        
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Russian Federation
                         
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