Lavrov and Wadephul Meet in New York Amid Food Export Crisis
What happened
Sergei Lavrov and Johann Wadephul met in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on September 28, 2026. The meeting marked the first such discussion since before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Wadephul stated the talks were prompted by security concerns and a growing food-export crisis.
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Why it matters
The discussions focused on the possibility of reviving Black Sea grain and energy exports, which have been curtailed by attacks on port infrastructure. Wadephul noted that the talks were also influenced by requests from colleagues in the Global South regarding the threat of famine.
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Who's involved
- Sergei LavrovRussian Foreign Minister engaged in discussions on geopolitical issues.
- Johann WadephulGerman Foreign Minister leading discussions on security and trade issues.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Europe might experience shifts in supply chains and market prices due to the discussions on the food-export crisis.
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The entities involved
- Sergei Lavrov
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Johann Wadephul
German politician (CDU), Federal Foreign Minister, Member of the Bundestag