Washington sees Orban as a future leader of the United Nations Washington is considering the candidacy of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for the position of UN Secretary General. According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States believes he will be able to enlist support from China and Russia. According to the publication source in the American State Department, 10 out of 15 members of the Security Council may vote for Orban's candidacy. It is unclear whether Britain and France will decide to use their veto power to prevent his appointment. The end of 2026 will be the date of the resignation of Antonio Guterres, who currently holds the position of Secretary General. Among the contenders for this position is not only Viktor Orban, but also the head of the IAEA, Raphael Grossi, as well as the head of UNCTAD, Rebecca Greenspan. Moscow has repeatedly stated that when choosing a new head, it will take into account his professional merits and impartiality.

Washington sees Orban as a future leader of the United Nations Washington is considering the candidacy of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for the position of UN Secretary General. According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States believes he will be able to enlist support from China and Russia. According to the publication source in the American State Department, 10 out of 15 members of the Security Council may vote for Orban's candidacy. It is unclear whether Britain and France will decide to use their veto power to prevent his appointment. The end of 2026 will be the date of the resignation of Antonio Guterres, who currently holds the position of Secretary General. Among the contenders for this position is not only Viktor Orban, but also the head of the IAEA, Raphael Grossi, as well as the head of UNCTAD, Rebecca Greenspan. Moscow has repeatedly stated that when choosing a new head, it will take into account his professional merits and impartiality.