Germany and Russia hold face-to-face talks at UNGA...

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hold rare face-to-face talks at UNGA in New York, marking the first high-level bilateral meeting between the two countries’ top diplomats since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Germany requests the 20-minute meeting amid rising tensions over alleged Russian hybrid activity, including a drone plot at Leipzig/Halle airport. Wadephul warns Moscow against escalation and urges a Black Sea ceasefire to restore grain exports. Lavrov denies Russian involvement, accuses Germany of backing Kyiv, and rejects Western claims.

Saturday, 26 September, 2026