German and Russian foreign ministers hold first talks in four years

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Sept, 20:18 · Archive

Germany's foreign minister met his Russian counterpart for the first time in over four years.

Johann Wadephul, Germany's foreign minister, met Sergei Lavrov in an 'intense conversation' where he warned about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine. Wadephul said he welcomed Donald Trump's invitation to Vladimir Putin to the G20, calling it an 'opportunity', a position that diverges from the German government's official line.

How it is being reported

• German and Russian foreign ministers meet for first time in over four yearsFinancial Times · 26 Sept, 20:01
• Germany’s Wadephul meets Russia’s Lavrov amid tensions over ‘escalation’Politico Europe · 26 Sept, 17:50
• Trump’s G20 invite to Putin is an ‘opportunity,’ German foreign minister saysPolitico Europe · 26 Sept, 10:08

In this story: Johann Wadephul · Sergei Lavrov · Germany · Russia · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Donald Trump

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