https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-says-lavrov-comments-show-moscow-not-interested-in-serious-negotiationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-says-lavrov-comments-show-moscow-not-interested-in-serious-negotiationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-says-lavrov-comments-show-moscow-not-interested-in-serious-negotiations#u101099Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:05:29 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is not interested in serious negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Merz made the assessment following comments from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov regarding a meeting between Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The EU Foreign Policy Chief also noted that Russian mockery of a UN meeting demonstrates a lack of interest in ending the conflict. Merz pledged long-term support for Ukraine as Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov vowed that Russia will see the war through.Why it mattersThe meeting between the German and Russian f