Leipzig Drone Incident Marks New Escalation by Russia in Europe, Von Der Leyen Says
Berlin says police findings and intelligence show Russian responsibility, and EU leaders plan sanctions and other measures in response.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Brussels today to coordinate responses against Russian hybrid attacks and deepen defense cooperation.
- The meeting follows the German Government's decision to blame Russia for a suspected August 4 drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, with German interior minister Alexander Dobrindt citing intelligence findings establishing Russian State responsibility.
- Dobrindt raised Germany's threat assessment to "high" and ordered Moscow's consulate in Bonn closed by September 18, while Romania and Estonia reported separate drone incursions on September 1 without attribution.
- Gathering in Ireland for the Gymnich meeting, EU foreign ministers are preparing further sanctions against Russia, with Leyen promising a response to hybrid attacks targeting approximately 1,600 additional entities.
- Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova rejected the accusations, while President Vladimir Putin suggested the evidence was fabricated, as Berlin continues pressing for tougher action against Russia's shadow fleet of tankers.
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The Kremlin is extremely angry with the German sanctions and threatens with military strikes. However, the Federal Government receives unanimous backing from Europe.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats.
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