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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Meets with German Foreign Minister Joachim Vadehufel Amid Tensions Over Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with German Foreign Minister Joachim Vadehufel during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 26, 2026. The meeting marked the first time the two foreign ministers met since the start of the large-scale war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Lavrov stated that the German side presented information already publicly declared, while the German Foreign Minister suggested Russia was not ready for constructive peace talks.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with the German side initiating the meeting, as reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Lavrov and Vadehufel discussed bilateral relations and the situation around Ukraine. Lavrov claimed he did not hear anything new during the meeting, as the German side presented information that was already publicly declared. German Foreign Minister Johannes Waidelich stated after the meeting that Russia was not ready for constructive peace talks, though sources differ on his name, with some reporting Johann Wadephul or Johannes Waidelich.

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Some sources refer to the German Foreign Minister as Joachim Vadehufel, while others use the name Johannes Waidelich or Johann Wadephul.

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The exact date of the meeting is reported as September 26, 2026, by multiple sources, but some sources mention the meeting took place on Saturday, which aligns with the date.

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PublicLativan Public Service MediaSep 27, 12:11 PM
German Foreign Minister After Meeting with Lavrov: Russia Is Not Ready for Constructive Peace Talks

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IndependentAdevărulSep 27, 11:59 AM
Germany warns Russia against escalation during rare talks between the two foreign ministers' heads

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IndependentNasha NivaSep 27, 08:45 AM
German Foreign Minister explains why he met with Lavrov and what topics were discussed - Our Niva

German Foreign Minister explains why he met with Lavrov and what topics were discussed Our Niva

IndependentNasha NivaSep 27, 05:32 AM
German Foreign Minister revealed why he met Lavrov and what topics were discussed - Nashe Niva

German Foreign Minister revealed why he met Lavrov and what topics were discussed Nashe Niva

IndependentIzvestiaSep 26, 10:08 PM
Lavrov spoke about the results of the meeting with the head of the German Foreign Ministry

Head of Russia's Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov on September 26 stated that he did not hear anything new during the meeting with German Foreign Minister Johan Wadeful. 'When we met, I asked him to present what he came with. He took out notes and read a text that fully reproduced what Germany officially and publicly declares every day through its leaders,' said Lavrov.

IndependentNasha NivaSep 26, 09:39 PM
German Foreign Minister met with Lavrov for the first time since 2022 - Our Niva

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IndependentPolitico EuropeSep 26, 08:50 PM
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WireIranian Labour News AgencySep 26, 07:58 PM
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IndependentLibertateaSep 26, 07:52 PM
Russian and German Foreign Ministers Meet for the First Time Since the Start of the Large-Scale War in Ukraine

A meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia and Germany took place on Saturday at the UN headquarters in New York, for the first time since the start of the large-scale war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, reports AFP.

IndependentIzvestiaSep 26, 07:50 PM
Lavrov discussed with the head of the German Foreign Ministry the situation around Ukraine and bilateral relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed bilateral relations and the situation around Ukraine with German Foreign Minister Joachim Vadehufel during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. This was reported on September 26 by the Russian Foreign Ministry website. "Lavrov met with German Foreign Minister Joachim Vadehufel, during which bilateral relations and the situation around Ukraine were discussed," the publication stated.

IndependentRBC RussiaSep 26, 07:41 PM
Footage of the first meeting in four years between Lavrov and the head of Germany's Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with the head of Germany's Foreign Ministry, Joachim Vadeefuhl, at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 26, reports a RBC correspondent.

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionSep 26, 07:26 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Meets with German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul at the United Nations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul at the United Nations on Saturday.

IndependentRBC RussiaSep 26, 06:41 PM
Zakharova said Germany requested a meeting between the Foreign Minister and Lavrov

The Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Wadeful, requested a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reported journalist by the official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, according to an RBC correspondent.

IndependentRBC RussiaSep 26, 06:31 PM
Lavrov Meets German Foreign Minister for the First Time Since 2022

Sergey Lavrov is holding a meeting with Joachim Vadeful at the UN headquarters. The minister last met the head of Germany's Foreign Office in January 2022 in Moscow, when the position was held by Annalena Berbok

IndependentNasha NivaSep 26, 06:07 PM
German Foreign Minister met with Lavrov for the first time since 2022 - nashaniva.com

German Foreign Minister met with Lavrov for the first time since 2022 nashaniva.com