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Candidate for UN secretary·general declares neutrality in conflict in Ukraine

TASS · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 89 words
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Yvonne A-Baki, a candidate for UN Secretary-General and former Ecuadorian ambassador, stated during a UN dialogue that neutrality is necessary regarding the conflict in Ukraine. She suggested that a final settlement would require concessions from both sides.

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What happened

Former Ecuadorian ambassador to the United States and France, Yvonne A-Baki, a candidate for the post of UN secretary·general, has said that it is necessary to maintain neutrality regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Why it matters

"I have to be neutral, and I have to listen to both sides," she said during an interactive dialogue at the UN.

Common ground

A-Baki added that, in her opinion, for a final settlement, both sides need to make certain concessions, "put the past at rest and get together and take a real decision."

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Yvonne A-Baki, a candidate for UN Secretary-General and former Ecuadorian ambassador, stated during a UN dialogue that neutrality is necessary regarding the conflict in Ukraine. She suggested that a final settlement would require concessions from both sides.

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Claim 1: “Former Ecuadorian ambassador to the United States and France, Yvonne A-Baki, a candidate for the post of UN secretary-general”
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The claim is confirmed by multiple independent sources. Wikipedia explicitly states she was Ecuador's former Ambassador to France and the United States and announced her candidacy for UN Secretary-General. This is further corroborated by TASS and Anadolu Ajansı.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Ecuadorian ambassador to the United States and France and a candidate for the post of UN secretary·general Yvonne A-Baki believes it is possible to agree on Ukraine’s non·accession to NATO as a…
https://tass.com/world/2175817
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web search NEUTRAL — She is Ecuador's former Ambassador to France, Qatar and the United States. She was the first Ecuadorian female ambassador to America.On 18 August 2026, she announced her candidacy to be Secretary-Gene…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivonne_Baki
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web search NEUTRAL — Baki has served as an Ecuadorian government minister and as ambassador to France, Qatar and the United States. "I have lived through the ravages of war," she said.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/profile-who-is-ivonne-baki-th…
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Claim 2: “she said during an interactive dialogue at the UN [that it is necessary to maintain neutrality regarding the conflict in Ukraine]”
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While evidence confirms that Ivonne A-Baki participated in an interactive dialogue at the UN as a candidate for Secretary-General (UN Transcripts), the provided evidence does not contain the specific quote or statement regarding the necessity of maintaining neutrality regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The other search results are general news about the war and do not mention her statements.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was almost hit by a drone en route to Oslo, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.Explore a map, messages, pictures and videos from the conflict…
https://liveuamap.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Media Stakeout by Ivonne A-Baki, candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General following her interactive dialogue.I was living in Lebanon during the war.
https://transcripts.un.org/en/asset/k19/k192jbsl0x
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web search NEUTRAL — The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another dangerous phase as Ukraine increases long-range strikes against Russia, Europe continues expanding support for Kyiv, and questions grow over how long the Wes…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zcla-p-SwQ
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