Russia's UN Security Council Presidency Sparks Outcry and Debate.

Russia has taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, despite its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have called for Russia to be removed from its membership, but the US claims it is bound by the UN charter, which does not permit the expulsion of a permanent member. While the presidency is largely seen as procedural, Moscow will be able to set the agenda for debates over the next month and is expected to use it to advance pro-Russian narratives.