German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul meets Russian counterpart Sergej Lawrow in New York

In New York, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lawrow, marking their first bilateral discussion since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The meeting, lasting around 20 minutes, was initiated by Germany and took place during the UN General Debate. Wadephul expressed concerns about increasing Russian aggression, while the German government has announced sanctions against Russia. Independent confirmation of these developments remains limited.