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Lavrov Rejects Germany’s Ukraine Escalation Pleas in New York

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul in New York.
It was the first Russia-Germany foreign-minister dialogue since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Wadephul urged Lavrov to abandon Russia’s escalation toward Germany, Europe and NATO.
Lavrov dismissed the appeal, accusing Berlin of sponsoring Ukraine and seeking a leading military role.
Lavrov said Russia will veto any German or Japanese bid for a UN Security Council seat.

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Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul in New York.
It was the first Russia-Germany foreign-minister dialogue since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Wadephul urged Lavrov to abandon Russia’s escalation toward Germany, Europe and NATO.
Lavrov dismissed the appeal, accusing Berlin of sponsoring Ukraine and seeking a leading military role.
Lavrov said Russia will veto any German or Japanese bid for a UN Security Council seat.