Russia's Controversial Bid to Rejoin UN Human Rights Council

Russia is seeking to rejoin the United Nations' Human Rights Council, despite being suspended from the body for its invasion of Ukraine. The country is listed as a candidate for the 2024-2026 term, with a vote scheduled for October 10. Russia's bid is expected to face strong opposition from Western countries, who argue that its illegal invasion should disqualify it from international bodies. Russia has been accused of numerous human rights abuses during the war in Ukraine, including an alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia. A Human Rights Council commission recently stated that there is continuous evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine.