German and Russian foreign ministers meet after four years
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German and Russian foreign ministers meet after four years

Filed: Sep 26, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 26, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Summary: Germany’s Johann Wadephul said he warned Russia’s Sergei Lavrov about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine during an intense conversation. The meeting was the first between the German and Russian foreign ministers in over four years.
WHO: Johann Wadephul and Sergei Lavrov
WHAT: Wadephul said he warned Lavrov about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine during their first meeting in over four years.
WHEN: Sep 26, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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