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Russian diplomatic activity at UN General Assembly

Overview

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov engaged in various high-level bilateral meetings. Lavrov met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to present a Russian report regarding events in Bucha, demanding a detailed investigation. He also discussed the security of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. Lavrov held discussions with representatives from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Brazil concerning Middle East stability, UN coordination, and non-interference in domestic elections.

In a significant diplomatic development, Lavrov held a bilateral meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. This encounter marked the first meeting between the two officials in over four years and the first direct contact between the two nations since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, which lasted approximately 20 to 30 minutes, did not result in a diplomatic breakthrough, as both sides remained deeply divided.

Wadephul used the encounter to warn Russia against continuing a “dangerous path of escalation” toward Germany, Europe, and NATO, stating that Germany is prepared to defend itself and retaliate. He also emphasized the need for Russia to facilitate grain exports via the Black Sea to prevent food shortages in the Global South and addressed recent hybrid tensions, including a suspected drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport.

In response, Lavrov dismissed the exchange as unproductive, stating that the German minister merely repeated official public positions. He accused Germany of being a primary financier for Ukraine and attempting to become a leading military power in Europe. Lavrov further questioned if Berlin had learned lessons from World War II and affirmed that Russia would veto attempts by Germany and Japan to secure permanent seats on the UN Security Council.

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Sergey Lavrov · United Nations · Sergei Lavrov · Russia · Germany

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 107 sources FAST-MOVING
    Germany and Russia foreign ministers hold rare New York talks

    German and Russian foreign ministers held their first direct talks in New York since 2022. Wadephul urged de-escalation and grain exports, while Lavrov dismissed the meeting and criticized German military aims.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Sergei Lavrov conducts series of bilateral meetings at UN General Assembly

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held multiple bilateral meetings at the UN, delivering a report on Bucha to the UN Chief and discussing nuclear security and regional diplomacy with global leaders.

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