Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany firmly rejected Russian threats targeting nations supporting Ukraine, maintaining its commitment to the war-torn country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had warned that Moscow would intensify efforts against Western support for Kyiv. Germany's Defence Ministry was seen working closely with Ukrainian partners to secure aid deliveries, refusing to disclose military shipment details.

The discovery of an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major hub for military aid shipments to Ukraine, prompted heightened security concerns. Lavrov's statements elicited strong reactions from German politicians, with Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann urging Germany to bolster its defenses and persist in supporting Ukraine.

Germany's construction industry faced challenges due to low river levels, affecting material deliveries and driving up prices. The construction industry association HDB warned about supply bottlenecks in key materials, anticipating a slowdown in construction activities. Meta's controversial smart glasses were allowed to continue being sold and used in Germany, despite privacy concerns and a criminal complaint filed by an anti-hate group.

Hamburg's data protection commissioner took a stronger stance, arguing that the glasses may violate privacy laws. Germany's evaluation of Syrian refugees' protected status surged, with over 1,900 Syrians losing their protection between 2025 and 2026, reflecting the evolving situation in Syria post-Assad's overthrow.