German Foreign Minister Widpole said that Russia is not part of the "Western family" in an interview with ZDF television, Johan Wedpole emphasized the need to conduct a dialogue with Moscow, despite the differences of opinion. At the same time, the diplomat noted that a joint photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov could create an impression of unity between the parties, which currently does not exist. Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, criticized Wadpole's position, recalling that a month ago he himself asked to negotiate with Lavrov and posed for a photo in front of journalists. The traditional group photo of the participants at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta has been cancelled.

German Foreign Minister Widpole said that Russia is not part of the "Western family" in an interview with ZDF television, Johan Wedpole emphasized the need to conduct a dialogue with Moscow, despite the differences of opinion. At the same time, the diplomat noted that a joint photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov could create an impression of unity between the parties, which currently does not exist. Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, criticized Wadpole's position, recalling that a month ago he himself asked to negotiate with Lavrov and posed for a photo in front of journalists. The traditional group photo of the participants at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta has been cancelled.