The United States is considering former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a suitable candidate for the position of UN Secretary General. The Wall Street Journal writes about it, citing sources. According to the publication, the American administration believes that Orban's candidacy will be able to gather the support of Russia and China. This is a key point, given that Moscow and Beijing have veto power in the Security Council. An interlocutor at the State Department estimates Orban's chances at 10 out of 15 votes of the members of the Security Council. Nine votes are sufficient for election, provided no permanent member casts a veto.

The United States is considering former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a suitable candidate for the position of UN Secretary General. The Wall Street Journal writes about it, citing sources. According to the publication, the American administration believes that Orban's candidacy will be able to gather the support of Russia and China. This is a key point, given that Moscow and Beijing have veto power in the Security Council. An interlocutor at the State Department estimates Orban's chances at 10 out of 15 votes of the members of the Security Council. Nine votes are sufficient for election, provided no permanent member casts a veto.