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This paper investigates the strategic narratives (SN) used by post-Soviet countries in the Security Council Open Debates on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Drawing on the analysis of 117 diplomatic statements read in these multilateral spaces, I examine how these countries manifest their identities and national interests while actively contributing to the global WPS framework. I argue that while system and issue SN are similar among these countries, the national SN show their specificities. This is highly visible when the different dimensions of the agenda are linked to the national contexts, knowing that many of the post-Soviet countries have protracted conflicts on their territory. Overall, the paper contributes to the WPS literature and opens news ways of research by showing the theoretical and empirical relevance to pay more attention to these countries as they are significant actors in the global WPS normative architecture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]