U.S. Congress discussing resolution to oust Russia from UN Security Council - Axios

That's according to Axios, which obtained a copy of the document, Ukrinform reports.

It says that the resolution calls for the UN to "take immediate procedural actions" to amend Article 23 of its charter to remove Russia as a permanent member of the Security Council.

The document also argues Russia's invasion of Ukraine and support of breakaway republics "pose a direct threat to international peace and security" and "run contrary to its responsibilities and obligations as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council."

According to the statement, the resolution is being led by Rep. Claudia Tenney, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in coordination with a House Democrat, according to Tenney's office. "It's obviously a tall effort to kick Russia off," Nick Stewart, Tenney's chief of staff, told Axios. "But, it's one diplomatic tool we have to up the pressure and increase the isolation."

However, according to the media outlet, the possibility of such a resolution being adopted is unlikely due to the fact that all permanent members of the Security Council, including Russia, have to sign off on any amendments.

"It's in a sense a messaging bill, but it also empowers our diplomatic counterparts," Stewart said.

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