Lavrov, German FM hold first bilateral meeting; Lavrov says should not have met
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov met German Foreign Minister Wadephul in New York, marking the first bilateral meeting between the two countries. Lavrov's remark that they 'should not have met' signals continued tension despite the diplomatic contact. The meeting's substance is undisclosed, and its impact on bilateral relations remains uncertain.
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Germany-Russia Foreign Ministers Hold First Bilateral Talks Since Ukraine War
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (also identified as Baerbock) and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov held their first bilateral meeting since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, reportedly requested by Berlin, signals a potential diplomatic opening despite Lavrov's public statement that they 'should not have met.' Concrete outcomes and the meeting's substance remain undisclosed.