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US, Russia and China said to back Orban for UN secretary general
Wall Street Journal reports the United States encouraged former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban to seek UN secretary general. Russia and China are said to back his candidacy, giving Orban support from three permanent Security Council members. A State Department diplomat says Orban can count on at least 8 votes in the Council; 9 are needed for recommendation. Orban reportedly signaled openness to the proposal but prefers not announcing until certain of victory. Official announcement planned after midterm elections.
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