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- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York over security and food-export concerns.
- Wadephul claimed Russia deployed drones at Leipzig airport, crossing a line and prompting German self-defence readiness.
- Wadephul warned Russia that Germany is ready to resist and defend itself.
- Lavrov said he learned nothing new from Wadephul and could have read his statement.
- Wadephul said Lavrov’s comment showed weakness and lack of arguments.