The Trump administration is promoting former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the position of UN Secretary General, the Wall Street Journal writes. According to the publication, American representatives have already conveyed this idea to Orbán himself. Based on previous negotiations with Washington, Moscow and Beijing, as suggested by American officials, may also support his candidacy. "When the US, Russia and China want the same thing in the UN Security Council, they usually get their way," the publication notes. An official at the American Foreign Ministry believes that Orban can secure the support of eight of the 15 members of the Security Council without much effort, and the total number of votes in his favor may reach ten. At the same time, the question remains open as to whether Britain and France are prepared to oppose his candidacy by using the right of veto. According to the WSJ interlocutor, Orban has "correct ideological convictions" and knows how to lead in a hostile environment.

The Trump administration is promoting former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the position of UN Secretary General, the Wall Street Journal writes. According to the publication, American representatives have already conveyed this idea to Orbán himself. Based on previous negotiations with Washington, Moscow and Beijing, as suggested by American officials, may also support his candidacy. "When the US, Russia and China want the same thing in the UN Security Council, they usually get their way," the publication notes. An official at the American Foreign Ministry believes that Orban can secure the support of eight of the 15 members of the Security Council without much effort, and the total number of votes in his favor may reach ten. At the same time, the question remains open as to whether Britain and France are prepared to oppose his candidacy by using the right of veto. According to the WSJ interlocutor, Orban has "correct ideological convictions" and knows how to lead in a hostile environment.