Russian drone attack an attempt to 'divide' EU - McEntee
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has described Russia's alleged involvement in last month's drone attack on a German airport as an attempt to "divide" EU views on the war in Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas revealed that the European Union has summoned Russia's top diplomat in Brussels following an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at a German airport last month. The incident, which could have resulted in casualties, was described by Kallas as state-sponsored terrorism. The EU will not stop increasing pressure on Russia, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating that Europe and NATO will strengthen their stance against Russian actions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the sanctions imposed by Germany over the drone incident as a mistake, arguing that they are detrimental to German interests. Meanwhile, EU member states are discussing potential sanctions against Israel in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, as well as the EU's stance on the US-Iran stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz.
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