Security Council
noun
: a permanent council of the United Nations with primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security
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Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Putin warned that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Moscow will continue to seize territory.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Vindman’s unusual decision to speak about the sensitive work he was involved with on the National Security Council came about quickly this week.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 20 Nov. 2025
Asked for comment about Saad Almadi, an official at the National Security Council declined to discuss details.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
There were also complaints from Russia and China, which abstained from the Security Council vote and said the resolution does not give the United Nations a clear role in Gaza's future.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Vindman’s unusual decision to speak about the sensitive work he was involved with on the National Security Council came about quickly this week.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 20 Nov. 2025
Asked for comment about Saad Almadi, an official at the National Security Council declined to discuss details.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
There were also complaints from Russia and China, which abstained from the Security Council vote and said the resolution does not give the United Nations a clear role in Gaza's future.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Security Council
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“Security Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Security%20Council. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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