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United States and Russia accuse Baerbock of overstepping in UN succession process
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First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 4:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The United States and Russia criticize Annalena Baerbock over the process to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
SO WHAT?
The dispute adds friction among major powers over UN leadership.
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stuttgarter-zeitung.dede
Kritik an Annalena Baerbock: Warum die USA und Russland gegen Deutschlands „diplomatischen Superstar" stänkern
Aug 21, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
tagesspiegel.dede
Nachfolge von UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres: USA und Russland werfen Baerbock „Kompetenzüberschreitung" vor
Aug 21, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC