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The last time Russia assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council, it invaded Ukraine. One year later, it's preparing to take the chair again to preside over the UN’s most powerful decision-making body. "Odious" was how one European diplomat put it. But diplomats acknowledge that Russia’s presidency is in line with protocol, as the presidency of the UN Security Council rotates by alphabetical order. And the job is largely procedural. Aside from chairing meetings, the presidency does not come with any additional powers. A country that has invaded its neighbour chairing meetings on "threats to international peace and security"...
