🇷🇺 First Lavrov-Wadephul Meeting in 4.5 Years

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov met German counterpart Johann Wadephul at the UN General Assembly in New York. It is the first contact between the two foreign ministries since Jan 2022, when Lavrov met Annalena Baerbock.

The talks lasted over 20 minutes. The Russian side initiated the meeting. German diplomats demanded restrictions on media access, banning audio recording and publication of opening remarks.

Discussions covered bilateral ties and the situation around Ukraine. Wadephul reiterated Berlin's public position. Lavrov stated that the West undermines peace negotiations by arming Kiev and targeting civilians, aiming for a strategic defeat of Russia.

@Slavyangrad