Lavrov Condemns Handshake Between German and Russian Foreign Ministers, Calls for Call Instead

During a bilateral meeting in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov exchanged a handshake. Lavrov later criticized the gesture, reportedly saying, 'They could have called.' The handshake occurred amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Germany and Russia, particularly over issues such as Ukraine and sanctions. The event was reported by multiple outlets, though no additional details on the context or motivations behind the handshake were provided.