Biden Urges , United Nations, to Expand Security Council.<br />On September 21, President Joe Biden called <br />on the United Nations to expand the Security <br />Council to include more permanent members.<br />On September 21, President Joe Biden called <br />on the United Nations to expand the Security <br />Council to include more permanent members.<br />Fox News reports that Biden cited <br />Russia's war effort in Ukraine as <br />his reason for wanting to expand the council. .<br />The news comes as Russia has continued to distance itself from U.N. nations that have condemned the invasion of Ukraine.<br />The news comes as Russia has continued to distance itself from U.N. nations that have condemned the invasion of Ukraine.<br />Fox News reports that the war in Ukraine <br />has split the Security Council for <br />the first time since the Cold War.<br />I reject the use of violence and ward <br />to conquer nations or expand borders <br />through bloodshed, to stand against <br />global politics and fear and coercion, <br />to defend the sovereign rights of smaller<br />nations as equal to those of larger ones, Joe Biden, United States President, via Fox News.<br />That is the common ground upon which <br />we must stand. If you're still committed to <br />a strong foundation for the good of <br />every nation around the world then <br />United States wants to work with you, Joe Biden, United States President, via Fox News.<br />Both China and Russia have found themselves <br />standing opposite the other three permanent members <br />of the council, France, Britain and the U.S.<br />Both China and Russia have found themselves <br />standing opposite the other three permanent members <br />of the council, France, Britain and the U.S.<br />According to Biden, adding seats to the council would help ensure a broader response to chief issues like the climate crisis and world hunger.<br />The time has come for this institution to <br />become more inclusive, so that we can <br />better respond to the needs of today's world, Joe Biden, United States President, via Fox News
