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EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack
dw.com • • general
Key Points:
- The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas summoned Russia's envoy in Brussels over a failed explosives-laden drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Germany attributes to Russia, calling it state-sponsored terrorism.
- Germany's foreign and interior ministers confirmed Russia's responsibility for the attempted attack based on police investigations, intelligence, and the use of known hybrid warfare tactics.
- France also summoned the Russian charge d'affaires in protest, urging coordinated European sanctions, particularly targeting Russia's shadow fleet of ships.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that pressure on Russia will increase with further sanctions, while maintaining strong support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
- Russia denies involvement, with President Putin rejecting Germany's claims as fabricated; Leipzig/Halle Airport is a strategic freight hub used by Ukrainian airline Antonov for material transit to Ukraine.
