Russia expects new UN chief not to serve interests of certain countries only — Lavrov

Russia expects new UN chief not to serve interests of certain countries only — Lavrov We expect that the new Secretary-General whom we should elect between the end of this year will represent the entire international community, rather than serve the interests of separate countries, he maintainedUNITED NATIONS, September 26. /TASS/. Russia expects that the 10th UN Secretary-General to be selected before the end of 2026 will not serve the interests of certain countries only or disrupt the intergovernmental system of the global body, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, addressing the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). "We expect that the new Secretary-General whom we should elect between the end of this year will represent the entire international community, rather than serve the interests of separate countries, and refrain from undermining the intergovernmental nature of the UN system or the prerogatives of the [UN] Security Council and its permanent members," he maintained. 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Armenians favor keeping Russian military base — pollMore than 28% of respondents said Russia should withdraw the base, while 6.8% were undecidedRead moreUkraine's neighbors have no wish to join Kiev's military adventures — Russian MFAMaria Zakharova highlighted that the leaders of neighboring states had made it clear that they would not rush to build or jointly use energy facilities with UkraineRead moreUkraine cannot make up for losses in Druzhkovka because of Russian pressure — expertAndrey Marochko stressed that almost all the routes leading to Druzhkovka are under tight fire control of the Russian militaryRead moreEuroclear files two cassation appeals against Russian Central Bank’s claimComplaints from the Belgian depository were filed with the Moscow Arbitration Court on September 24Read moreIsrael kills 4,386 Lebanese since start of escalation — Health MinistryThe number of wounded has reached 12,413Read moreDatagroup data center damaged in KievDatagroup said it is working to restore its infrastructure and had moved its services to backup sitesRead moreNorth Korea congratulates United Russia on Duma election victoryIn a telegram sent on Thursday on behalf of the Central Committee of North Korea’s ruling party and himself, Jo Yong Won extended heartfelt congratulations and comrade greetings to all members of the All-Russian political partyRead moreIt was Kiev to start attacking civilian infrastructure, Putin saysThe Russian leader highlighted that Kiev had been the first to start delivering strikes against refineriesRead morePutin calls Estonian statements on readiness to fight Russia ‘clownery’Russian President noted that Estonia’s total population is about 1.3 millionRead moreUS not to include Patriot system missiles in $400 million aid package for Kiev — ReutersThis military aid is to be sent to Kiev by October 2029 and will consist of weapons, including parts for armored vehicles, the news agency saidRead moreLavrov and Iraqi foreign minister discuss 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AraghchiRead moreLavrov, Singaporean foreign minister discuss implementation of agreements between leadersThe officials also exchanged views on the current issues on the international and regional agendaRead moreUkrainian drone attack on southern Russia kills people, wounds one personKuban Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said that drone debris damaged a residential building and fires broke out on the premises of two enterprisesRead moreEU doesn’t want Armenia, seeking accession to worsen ties with Russia — opposition leaderAt the same time, Samvel Karapetyan gave no clear answer as to whether the law launching the EU accession process should be repealedRead moreUkraine has no method to counter Geran drones so far — PutinThe Russian leader noted that Russian retaliation against Ukrainian attacks had been so sensitive and devastating that the Kiev regime had requested truceRead moreTyphon systems to be deployed to US Kadena base after drills in Japan — Defense MinistryThe American side has 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intelligence infrastructure to the aggressors," Iranian Foreign Minister saidRead moreComing winter may be EU’s worst for energy since 2022 — European CommissionEU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen called on US President Donald Trump to ensure as free a flow of energy resources as possibleRead moreProtests against rising fuel prices erupt in EU countries — PoliticoAmid the protests, French authorities were compelled to expand aid programs for citizens and sectors hardest hit by the rising cost of fuelRead moreTrump says talks with Xi produce progress on all issuesThe US leader gave no further detailsRead morePutin, Vucic discuss Ukrainian conflict, situation in BalkansVucic also expressed gratitude for Russia’s comprehensive assistance to Serbia, especially in helping to fight forest fires, the Kremlin reportedRead moreRussian forces strike Novaya Pochta logistics center in Odessa RegionMilitary cargo was stored there for the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry 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