Russian and German FMs Meet for First Time Since Ukraine Invasion
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that the ministers discussed bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held his first meeting with German counterpart Johann Wadephul for talks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The meeting occurred off the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Germany had requested the discussions. Both sides discussed bilateral relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Wadephul reiterated Germany's stance on the matter.
The meeting comes after Germany accused Russia of attempting to bomb two cargo planes at Leipzig airport using a drone with explosives. Wadephul emphasized the firmness of Germany's support for Ukraine and called for a ceasefire and negotiations for a lasting peace. Russia's Foreign Ministry alleged that Germany sought to limit media access to the talks, including restrictions on questions and audio recordings.
Lavrov had not met a German foreign minister since January 2022, when he talked with Wadephul's predecessor, Annalena Baerbock, before the invasion.
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