Topic: Ban Ki Moon

The leaked 2014 phone call between State Department official Victoria Nuland and Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt is revisited for its role in orchestrating the Ukrainian government. The call features Nuland's famous "Fuck the EU" remark and detailed discussions on which politicians, such as Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Vitali Klitschko, should be placed in power. The involvement of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to "glue" the deal is also highlighted.

The full transcript of the Nuland-Pyatt call reveals the strategic planning to install Arseniy Yatsenyuk ("Yats") as the leader of Ukraine while keeping Vitali Klitschko on the outside. The conversation also mentions involving the UN and Ban Ki-moon to "glue" the transition together, bypassing European Union preferences.

In the famous 2014 leaked audio, Victoria Nuland is heard saying "Fuck the EU" while discussing the involvement of the United Nations in the Ukrainian political transition. The clip highlights the tension between US and European interests in the region. Nuland and Pyatt are shown coordinating with UN officials like Ban Ki-moon and Robert Serry to "midwife" a deal that would bypass European Union preferences.

Outgoing United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon delivered a humorous farewell speech as he prepared to hand over leadership to Antonio Guterres on January 1, 2017. Ban joked about his impending unemployment and compared his transition out of office to the story of Cinderella.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issues a formal apology to the people of Haiti for the organization's role in the 2010 cholera outbreak. The disease was introduced by UN peacekeepers (Blue Helmets), leading to thousands of deaths. The hosts discuss the "blemish" this has left on the UN's reputation.

The United Nations finally acknowledged its role in the 2010 cholera epidemic in Haiti, which killed over 9,000 people and infected 800,000. Despite the admission, the UN maintains legal immunity from billions of dollars in damages sought in federal court. Simultaneously, UN peacekeepers in South Sudan are under investigation for failing to prevent the gang-rape of civilians and the execution of a journalist during a hotel raid.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon admits he was pressured into removing the Saudi-led coalition from a blacklist of forces killing children in Yemen. The removal followed threats from Saudi Arabia to cut off funding to UN programs. Ban Ki-moon describes the decision as "painful" but necessary to protect other UN initiatives.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed the "Red" character from the Angry Birds movie as an Honorary Ambassador for Green to promote climate change awareness. The campaign, a joint promotion with Sony, featured actors Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, and Maya Rudolph at the UN General Assembly. Critics describe the event as a demeaning waste of resources that uses mobile game characters to lecture the public on recycling and water conservation.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Western media, specifically the Financial Times, of distorting statements made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Lavrov claims the media is engaging in propaganda by falsely attributing criticisms of Russia to the UN leader. He argues that humanitarian issues in Syria must be resolved through cooperation rather than demonization.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged world leaders to accelerate climate negotiations, comparing the current pace to a snail. The session featured a short film narrated by Morgan Freeman titled "What's Possible," which used dramatic imagery to advocate for global environmental action.

North Korea abruptly canceled a planned visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the Kaesong industrial complex. Reports from the Daily Mail claim Kim Jong-un has executed several high-ranking officials, including the Vice Armed Forces Minister, using anti-aircraft guns and wild dogs. The hosts note the lack of verifiable facts in these sensationalist reports while acknowledging the "ruthless purge" narrative.

International leaders gathered in Poland and France to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. While European nations held solemn ceremonies, Russia prepared for a massive military parade on May 9th, asserting that the Soviet Union was the primary force in defeating Nazi Germany. The United States' lack of a major public celebration compared to European counterparts is noted.

Pope Francis is set to meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to discuss an upcoming papal encyclical on the environment. The hosts characterize the Pope as a globalist collaborator, framing the climate initiative as a "moral dimension" intended to secure international agreements at the Paris climate conference.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report, emphasizing that human influence on the climate is clear. The report argues that the world is ill-prepared for climate risks and that climate action is compatible with economic growth. The hosts criticize Ban Ki-moon's delivery and the repetitive nature of the "science has spoken" rhetoric.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appeared in Vienna with Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst to advocate for LGBT rights. During his visit, Ban mistakenly referred to Austria as "Australia," later joking that there are "no kangaroos in Austria." The hosts criticize Ban's communication skills and the perceived lack of substance in the U.N.'s "unstoppable" campaign.

In preparation for the UN Climate Summit on September 23rd, Secretary of State John Kerry has begun framing climate change as a "religious duty" rooted in the scriptures of Genesis and the Quran. The hosts criticize the "fear porn" in the documentary "Disruption" and mock IMF head Christine Lagarde for wearing a "sash-like" scarf to project an image of royalty and stature.

The International Olympic Committee and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon open a new $18 million sports complex in Haiti, despite the country's ongoing struggle with cholera and poverty. In a separate update, the hosts discuss the "Iron Dome" missile defense system in Israel, noting that falling debris from intercepted rockets poses a significant, often unreported, risk to civilians on the ground.

The hosts critique World Population Day and a memo sent by John Kerry on behalf of President Barack Obama. They analyze statements from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon regarding youth unemployment and dead-end jobs in developing countries. The discussion characterizes the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) as a vehicle for global birth control and population management.

The news media's focus on Justin Bieber's DUI arrest is contrasted with a record $6.5 billion funding appeal by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the Syrian crisis. Kuwait pledged $500 million while U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced $380 million in aid, including fuel and thermal blankets. The hosts express skepticism regarding the distribution of these funds, comparing the situation to previous aid efforts in Haiti.

CNN's Wolf Blitzer convinced UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to speak directly to Kim Jong-un in Korean during a televised interview. Blitzer asserted that the North Korean leader was likely watching CNN in Pyongyang. The segment is mocked for its absurdity, as Blitzer appeared to "direct" the UN chief like an actor on a movie set to gain "respect" from the North Korean regime.