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German politician Johann Wadephul met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York, urging de-escalation of the Ukraine war. Lavrov later criticized Wadephul.
Johann Wadephul, a German CDU politician, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York. During their encounter, Wadephul urged Lavrov to abandon the "dangerous path of escalation" concerning the conflict in Ukraine. Lavrov, in turn, criticized Wadephul following the meeting.
The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Wadephul later explained his reasons for the encounter, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic efforts, however limited, to address the protracted war in Ukraine.
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