Russia and Germany hold first ministerial talks since 2022 at UNGA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met German counterpart Johann Fadefol in New York, their first talks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

• Lavrov and Fadefol met Saturday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, their first encounter since before the war.
• Lavrov accused European countries of doing everything to obstruct US-brokered peace talks and said Russia would achieve its goals in Ukraine.
• The German delegation said Fadefol urged Russia to abandon escalation toward Germany, Europe, and NATO and to reach an agreement on Black Sea grain exports.
• Lavrov said Russia is holding talks with India, Egypt, and Turkey on proposals for safe Black Sea navigation.
• Lavrov dismissed Wadephul's call, saying he learned nothing new, and reiterated that Russia's war in Ukraine will continue through to the end.