00:00Germany just suffered a shocking defeat at the United Nations, and now Berlin is pointing fingers
00:05at Russia. In a major blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany failed to win a rotating seat on
00:11the UN Security Council after losing to Austria and Portugal in a surprise vote. Germany's foreign
00:17minister called it a bitter defeat and claimed Russia secretly campaigned against Berlin because
00:23of Germany's strong support for Ukraine. He also admitted Germany's backing of Israel during the
00:28Middle East conflict may have cost crucial votes from other countries. Germany received only 104
00:34votes, while Portugal and Austria easily secured their spots with more than 130 each. The UN Security
00:42Council is one of the most powerful bodies in the world. It can approve sanctions and even authorize
00:48military action. So losing this seat is not just embarrassing. It's political damage on the global
00:54stage. Despite the setback, Merz says Germany will continue supporting the international system
01:00and remain a strong voice at the UN. But critics are already asking one question. If Germany can't
01:07win support from allies at the UN, how strong is its influence really becoming?
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