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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Leipzig
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- NATO and EU leaders have condemned a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport, Germany, attributing it to Russia and vowing to increase pressure and respond more effectively to what they call Russia's growing recklessness.
- Germany identified Russian operatives behind the attack, leading to plans to close the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural institution in Berlin, while Russia denied the accusations and threatened reciprocal measures.
- EU officials discussed tightening sanctions, including visa restrictions on Russian visitors and targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" to enforce existing sanctions more rigorously.
- The incident is part of a wider pattern of hybrid attacks and sabotage targeting European infrastructure, with recent attacks on power substations in Germany and suspected arson at drone factories in Poland.
- German and EU authorities are coordinating a stronger, unified response to these escalating threats, emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine and the need for enhanced security measures across Europe.
