Classified files indicate that Washington believed Antonio Guterres was soft on Russia over Ukraine.
Diplomatic correspondent
The documents contain candid observations from Mr Guterres about the war in Ukraine and a number of African leaders., brokered by the UN and Turkey in July following fears of a global food crisis. His actions in February, according to the assessment, were "undermining broader efforts to hold Moscow accountable for its actions in Ukraine."Saying he wouldn't comment on leaked documents, one senior official said the UN was "driven by the need to mitigate the impact of the war on the world's poorest."
Russian grain and fertilizer are not subject to international sanctions, but Russia says it has experienced difficulties with securing shipping and insurance. In it, Mr Guterres expresses "dismay" at a call from the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, for Europe to produce more weapons and ammunition as a result of the war in Ukraine.
The first screenshots of the documents the BBC has been able to verify appeared on Discord - a social media platform popular with gamers - and were shared on several discussion channels.
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