Russia's UN Security Council Presidency: Propaganda Victory for Putin, Bad Optics for West.

Russia has taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, causing concern among security officials about how the Kremlin will use its influence while in the rotational seat. Some experts believe that Russia could use its brief position to influence the council’s agenda, prioritize or deprioritize certain issues, and appear as a legitimate world leader to Russians at home. While Russia's new position will not change the balance of power with the UN Security Council, it presents "bad optics" for nations attempting to maintain a sense of world order.