Russia Seeks Return to UN Rights Council Despite International Criticism

Russia is running for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council despite international criticism over its human rights record.
Russia is actively campaigning non-Western countries for support, criticizing bias and hypocrisy of Western nations.
Critics argue Russia's re-election would undermine the credibility and purpose of the Human Rights Council.
Some diplomats believe Russia has a reasonable chance of winning back its seat in voting scheduled for October 6, 2023.
To win a seat Russia needs at least 97 votes from the UN General Assembly.