U.S. and UK Block Grinspan's UN Chief Bid
Rebeca Grinspan led the sixth informal vote for UN Secretary-General but was blocked by vetoes from the U.S. and UK, preventing her from being recommended for the position. The race continues with eight candidates, as the current secretary-general's term ends in late 2026.
Consensus
- Rebeca Grinspan led the sixth non-official vote for UN Secretary-General.
- The vote was conducted by the UN Security Council.
- The vote used colored ballots, with permanent members voting separately.
- Grinspan received nine votes in favor, one abstention, and five votes against.
- Two of the five opposing votes were from permanent Security Council members.
- At least one veto from a permanent member prevents a candidate from being recommended.
- The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, will serve until the end of 2026.
- Eight candidates remain in the race for the position.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. and UK are confirmed as the two permanent members who cast vetoes against Grinspan. — vesti
- The U.S. and UK's opposition is based on unofficial information, not confirmed. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- USA and Britain blocked Greenspan's candidacy for UN Secretary-General post — Вести
- Rebecca Greenspan became the leader of the sixth preliminary vote for the post of UN Secretary-General — Интерфакс
Key entities
- UN
- Rebecca Greenspan
- Moscow
- USA
- Council of Ministers
- SB
- EF
- UN Conference on Trade and Development
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- Great Britain
- France
- Russia
- Security Council
- China
- Britain