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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Video. Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon escalation

Updated: 27/09/2026 - 11:08 GMT+2

Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year.

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