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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York, marking the first such meeting since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Wadephul said he saw no readiness from Russia to adopt a constructive negotiating position, and later briefed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the meeting, discussing peace efforts and pressure on Russia. Lavrov separately warned that European statements about war with Russia could become a 'self-fulfilling prophecy,' claiming any resulting conflict would be 'short.'