A German lawmaker claims to have held a direct and urgent discussion with Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, warning him about the risks of drone attacks escalating the conflict in Ukraine. The exchange reportedly focused on the dangers of further military provocation and the need for diplomatic efforts to prevent wider instability. The revelation comes amid ongoing tensions over the use of unmanned aerial systems in the region, raising questions about behind-the-scenes diplomatic attempts to curb hostilities. Details of the conversation’s content and Lavrov’s response remain undisclosed.
Johann Wadephul said he warned Sergei Lavrov about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine in ‘intense conversation’