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1. 26 Sep

   Germany calls on Russia to ‘abandon its dangerous path’ of escalation as foreign ministers meet at UN

   5 outlets · The Straits Times

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• 27 Sep Russia stokes fears of World War Three warning Putin can destroy Europe in 'short nuclear war' as Kremlin raises spectre of 'Fourth Reich'Russian diplomat Sergei Lavrov raised concerns about the possibility of a Third World War during his meeting with Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the UN General Assembly in New York. Lavrov accused Western leaders, particularly Germany, of pushing for a military confrontation and suggested that Europe is preparing for war with Russia by 2030. He implied that such preparations could provoke conflict…Daily Mail
• 27 Sep Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward itRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed German calls for Russia to ease its "dangerous path of escalation" during the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2026. Following a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul where Wadephul urged Lavrov to stop aggressive actions toward Germany and NATO, Lavrov accused Germany of supporting Ukraine and dismissed the meeting as non-dialogue. Lavrov also…The Hindu
• 27 Sep German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensionsGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Saturday during the United Nations General Assembly, marking their first meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The meeting, initiated by Germany, covered topics such as diplomatic tensions and efforts to revive grain exports through the Black Sea. Lavrov responded defensively to Wadephul's criticisms…Al Jazeera
• 26 Sep German, Russian foreign ministers have rare meeting at UNGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met on Saturday during the U.N. General Assembly, marking their first encounter since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In the meeting, which lasted about 20 minutes, Wadephul urged Russia to stop its "dangerous path of escalation" towards Germany and Europe but emphasized that improved relations would require Russia to end the…Toronto Star
• 26 Sep At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held their first meeting since 2022 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. They discussed bilateral relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Wadephul urging Russia to facilitate grain exports through the Black Sea. The meeting also addressed the need for a ceasefire in the region due to food shortages in many…The Straits Times
• 26 Sep Germany calls on Russia to ‘abandon its dangerous path’German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at the UN on Saturday, urging Russia to stop its escalatory actions against Germany, Europe, and NATO. This came amid heightened tensions following a suspected drone attack in Leipzig and reciprocal consulate closures by both nations. Wadephul emphasized that such incidents would not sway German support for Ukraine and criticized…National Post
• 26 Sep Germany calls on Russia to ‘abandon its dangerous path’ of escalation as foreign ministers meet at UNGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the UN on September 26, calling for Russia to abandon its escalating actions against Germany, Europe, and NATO. This came after recent tensions between the two countries, including accusations of a drone attack on Leipzig airport and mutual consulate closures. During their first meeting since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began…The Straits Times

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