Lavrov noted the need to adapt the UN Security Council to new realities

So he commented on the words of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the fate of the world should not be decided by a “handful” of winners in World War II.

“Yes, there is a need to adapt the UN and adapt the Security Council to the new realities,” the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said as part of a press approach after the meeting of the Valdai International Club.

He noted that developing countries insist on increasing their representation in the Security Council.

According to Lavrov, the West should no longer add seats in the Security Council, and the number of representatives from Asia, Africa and Latin America, on the contrary, should be increased.

RT broadcasted the press approach of the Russian Foreign Minister after speaking at the Valdai discussion club.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said earlier that the fate of humanity should not be left at the mercy of "a handful of countries" - the winners of the Second World War.