EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack had "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism." She said the EU was summoning a Russian envoy, with France announcing a similar step.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas summoned Russia's ambassador in Brussels over allegations of a hybrid attack involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, according to a report. German Foreign Minister and Interior Minister jointly announced on Tuesday that Berlin had concluded Russia was responsible for the failed attack, reinforcing suspicions that emerged soon after the incident was reported in August.
Kallas stated that the EU was discussing the Leipzig attacks and the clear signs of state-sponsored terrorism. She emphasized the need to address the issue and added that Germany had already summoned the Russian ambassador. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also summoned a Russian envoy in response, calling for further sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships.
The EU is set to continue its efforts in imposing additional sanctions on Russia in the coming weeks. Russian officials have dismissed the allegations, accusing Germany of inventing its narrative and pointing fingers at the country for its stance on the war in Ukraine.
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