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Germany's Annalena Baerbock met Russia's Sergey Lavrov at the UN, urging Moscow to abandon its escalation path and discussing the Ukraine war.
Germany's Foreign Minister met his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The encounter marked the first high-level diplomatic exchange between the two nations since the invasion of Ukraine. Discussions addressed ongoing tensions and Germany's concerns over Russia's perceived escalation.
The meeting occurred amidst a backdrop of strained relations, with Germany attributing a recent drone attack to Moscow. The German minister used the opportunity to urge Russia to pursue an agreement on grain exports, highlighting the persistent diplomatic challenges and the broader implications for international stability.
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“Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his German counterpart Johann Wadephul at the UN on Sept 26.”How each side headlined it
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Left: Left-leaning sources highlight that the German foreign minister used the talks to urge Russia to reach an agreement on grain exports.
Center: Center-leaning sources report on the meeting between the German and Russian foreign ministers at the UN, noting increased tensions and Germany's call for Russia to abandon its 'dangerous path'.
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