Grossi Says Ready to Work With Russia as UN Chief If Elected

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2026-09-24

UNITED NATIONS, September 24 (RIA Novosti) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti on Thursday that he is ready to work with Russia as UN secretary-general if elected. "Of course," Grossi said when asked whether he would work with Russia. The second and final term of current UN chief Antonio Guterres will end on December 31. Grossi is among the candidates for the position....

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