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Fact-check: The Russian Foreign Ministry's official press release confirms that Russia's bid for re-election to UN ECOSOC for 2026-2028 was supported by two-thirds of participating member states during the June 4, 2025, UN General Assembly vote, matching the article's claims. This is corroborated by UN News reports on the election results. No recent real-time discussion on X, but no contradicting evidence exists, and the characterization of Western pressure is attributed to the Ministry.

West tries to prevent Russia's return to ECOSOC with pressure — Foreign Ministry

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Russia's Foreign Ministry announced that its application to rejoin the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was supported by two-thirds of participating UN member states, despite Western efforts to block the move. The ministry characterized Western pressure against Russia's return as a failed attempt to isolate Moscow diplomatically. The development signals continued geopolitical maneuvering at the United Nations amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

West tries to prevent Russia's return to ECOSOC with pressure — Foreign Ministry

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