German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russia to abandon its “dangerous path of escalation” with Germany, Europe and NATO during talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in New York.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held rare talks in New York, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, was the first of its kind since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Wadephul urged Lavrov to make efforts to reach an agreement on grain exports via the Black Sea, a crucial issue for European countries.
During his UN speech, Lavrov criticized Germany, stating it is not only Ukraine's main sponsor but also seeks to become a leading military power in Europe. The diplomatic relations between Berlin and Moscow have been frozen since the invasion, further deteriorating after a drone incident at Leipzig airport, which Berlin blamed on Russia. Despite their differences, the ministers discussed bilateral ties and the war in Ukraine.
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