UN Secretary-General Candidate Baki Expresses Love for Russia
Former diplomat from Ecuador and candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General, Ivonne Baki, stated her love for Russia.
Consensus
- Ivonne Baki is a candidate for UN Secretary-General.
- Baki expressed affection for Russia during a UN session.
- Baki mentioned she has studied Russian for three years.
- Baki praised Russian culture.
- Baki stated she supports negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
- Baki described herself as neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Points of divergence
- Baki said she has visited Russia multiple times. — vesti
- Baki answered a question from a Russian representative in English despite studying Russian for three years. — vm
- Baki was born in Ecuador to Lebanese immigrants and held various diplomatic and political positions, including ambassador to the US and France, minister of industry, and president of the Andean Community. — vm
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects the new UN Secretary-General to correct the 'monstrous mistakes' of current Secretary-General António Guterres. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ecuadorian diplomat vying for UN Secretary-General post admitted love for Russia — Вести
- UN Secretary-General candidate Ivonnn Baki admitted her love for Russia — Вечерняя Москва