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German and Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid tensions
Original: German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions
The German and Russian foreign ministers have held a rare direct meeting at a time of sharply heightened tensions between Berlin and Moscow. Direct high-level contacts between the two governments have become unusual since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, making the talks notable. The meeting suggests both sides see some value in keeping diplomatic channels open, even as political relations remain deeply strained.
Why now: Direct talks between Germany and Russia are rare amid the Ukraine war, making any high-level contact newsworthy.
GermanyRussiaJohann WadephulSergei Lavrov
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