UN: "Irresponsible" - USA and Russia criticize Baerbock
The background to the criticism is Baerbock's role in the selection process for the successor to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The US and Russia accuse her of hypocrisy.
Russia and the US have criticized Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, for allegedly overstepping her authority in the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General. Baerbock has been promoting a transparent and inclusive process, and has organized public hearings with candidates and written to the Security Council on the matter.
Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia and US Ambassador Jennifer Locetta have both expressed concerns, with Locetta accusing Baerbock of "hypocrisy" and "irresponsibility". The Security Council, which includes the US and Russia as permanent members, has the decisive role in recommending a candidate, who will then be appointed by the General Assembly.
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