Donald Trump backs Orban for UN secretary-general with Russia, China support

US President Donald Trump is pushing former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban as a candidate for UN secretary-general, according to a report citing sources from three countries.US officials reportedly approached Orban with the proposal and encouraged him to enter the race. Although he expressed interest, he has not yet made a final decision on whether to run.According to the report, Washington believes, based on previous discussions, that Russia and China would also back Orban, potentially making him a joint candidate supported by all three powers.Officials from the US and another country said that when Washington, Moscow, and Beijing agree on an outcome at the Security Council, they can generally secure it.A US State Department official acknowledged that the proposal initially seemed far-fetched but maintained that Orban could garner substantial support on the council.The official estimated that eight of the Security Council's 15 members would "easily" back his candidacy, with the…