# Russian diplomat Gleb Desyatnikov appointed UN assistant secretary-general

https://mins.news/en/item/117997

- TASS, 2026-10-27 19:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2209127

> UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed veteran Russian diplomat Gleb Desyatnikov as assistant secretary-general for Mine Action and Police in the Department of Peace Operations. The spokesperson’s office said he brings more than 35 years of experience in international relations, political affairs and security.

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