Overview

• Lavrov said key UN Secretariat posts are held by nationals of NATO countries, arguing the principle of fair geographic representation is being ignored.
• He listed the Secretary‑General and the heads of political affairs, peacekeeping, humanitarian operations, and security among roles he says are filled by NATO‑country citizens.
• He criticized the UN‑80 reform initiative and noted the Secretary‑General appointed an additional deputy from the United Kingdom to oversee the process.
• He stated Russia initiated a resolution, which was adopted, to ensure the UN‑80 review is transparent and includes all member states.
• Responding to a question on relocating the UN, he recounted a legend that Stalin proposed Sochi and said the city could host large events, while reporting recalled the 1946 choice of New York and the 1947 agreement governing the headquarters’ status.