Lavrov Says Meeting With Germany's Top Diplomat Shows Russia Ready for Dialogue
The Russian foreign minister referenced a Saturday meeting with Germany's Johann Wadephul as evidence of Moscow's openness to talks.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a meeting with Germany's top diplomat demonstrates Russia's readiness for dialogue with other countries, according to TASS.
"We are always ready to lend an ear," Lavrov said, referring to his meeting earlier on Saturday with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
The report did not detail the specific topics discussed during the meeting or whether any concrete outcomes resulted from the talks between the two officials.
The meeting took place against a backdrop of continued tensions between Russia and Germany over the war in Ukraine and broader European security concerns.
Lavrov's comments were part of a series of diplomatic statements he made around the UN General Assembly's general debate session.
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- Meeting with Germany’s top diplomat shows Russia ready for dialogue with everyone — Lavrov — TASS (Russia)
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