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Lavrov Rejects Ukraine Talks Pause as War Risk Clouds Startup Investment
Lavrov rejected a pause for Ukraine talks, keeping war risk high for startups, VC investors and technology M&A tied to the region.
Editorial Team · Sep 24, 2026

Lavrov rejected a pause for Ukraine talks, keeping war risk high for startups, VC investors and technology M&A tied to the region.

Zelensky expects late-September US talks on food and energy security, issues central to Ukraine’s startup resilience and investor outlook.

Ex-German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University’s leadership program, bridging global diplomacy and academia in NYC’s innovation ecosystem.