Drone in Leipzig: "New escalation": EU moving closer together against Russia
The Kremlin is reacting with extreme irritation to the German sanctions and is threatening military strikes. However, the Federal Government is receiving unanimous backing from Europe.
The European Union is strengthening its support for Ukraine and taking a firmer stance against Russia following a drone attack on Leipzig's airport. EU foreign ministers met in Ireland and emphasized that Europe will not be intimidated by Russia's hybrid attacks. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte condemned the attack as a "new escalation on European soil".
The German government has attributed the attack to Russia and announced several measures against Moscow, which has responded with verbal criticism and threats.
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