German Foreign Minister urges Russia to abandon escalation
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock held a rare meeting with her Russian counterpart to urge Moscow to abandon its dangerous path of escalation toward Europe. The Russian diplomat dismissed the calls, instead accusing Germany of being Ukraine's primary supporter in the ongoing conflict, further highlighting the deepening diplomatic rift between Berlin and Moscow amidst the broader Russia-Ukraine war.
Date: September 27, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian