# Russian envoy sees more candidates possible for top UN post

https://mins.news/en/item/27785

- TASS, 2026-08-20 21:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175833

> Russian UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya said additional candidates for secretary-general could emerge if those currently listed fail to win enough support. He said a deadlock among the existing candidates could open the way for new contenders.

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