【Kremlin Press Conference: Russia to Participate in Discussions on UN Secretary-General Election】
On April 21, 2026, Moscow time, Dmitry Peskov, Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office and Kremlin Spokesperson, responded to questions from the Kremlin press corps:
Regarding the election of the United Nations Secretary-General, everyone will now engage in extremely difficult consultations. Of course, we will participate. The position of the Russian Federation on the selection of a new UN Secretary-General is consistent. Moscow is aware of many potential candidates, including Rafael Grossi (current head of the International Atomic Energy Agency).
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