Lavrov begins talks with OSCE secretary-general

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has begun talks with the secretary-general of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in a meeting held behind closed doors at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The closed-door format means the specific topics under discussion have not been publicly detailed, though such meetings between Russian officials and the OSCE typically touch on matters of European security, ongoing conflicts and the broader diplomatic relationship between Russia and the organization.

The talks are taking place during a period of heightened diplomatic activity in New York, as the United Nations General Assembly brings together senior officials and foreign ministers from around the world for a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings.

The OSCE has historically played a role in monitoring and mediating security issues across Europe, though its relationship with Russia has grown increasingly strained since the escalation of the war in Ukraine.

No statement summarizing the outcome of the meeting had been released as of the time of this report.