German and Russian foreign ministers have rare meeting at United Nations General Assembly
Summary
The German and Russian foreign ministers met briefly at the United Nations General Assembly, marking their first direct talks since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Germany urged Russia to stop escalating tensions and end the war, while the Russian minister defended Russia’s actions and criticized the West.Key Facts
- The meeting between German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lasted about 20 minutes.
- This was their first known direct meeting since Russia's war in Ukraine began in 2022.
- Germany accused Russia of escalating conflict, including blaming Russia for a drone attack on Leipzig airport.
- Lavrov called out the West in his UN speech and opposed Germany and Japan getting permanent U.N. Security Council seats.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed many diplomats showed support for Lavrov after the meeting.
- Most U.N. member countries have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged countries to continue sanctions against Russia and stop funding the war.
- The war has seen heavy missile and drone attacks by both Russia and Ukraine, causing civilian deaths.
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