Germany Announces Measures Against Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The German government has announced a series of measures against Russia following what it described as a Russian hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport. German
The German government has announced a series of measures against Russia in response to a drone attack at Leipzig Airport, which the foreign ministry described as a Russian hybrid attack. Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, said the incident was part of a broader pattern of Russian attempts to destabilize Europe through disinformation, threats, sabotage, and aggression.
Wadephul accused Russia's leadership of showing blatant hostility towards Germany and making a conscious decision to inflict further damage on bilateral relations. In response to the attack, Germany will close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn from September 18, terminate the lease for the Russian House in Berlin, and propose new EU sanctions against Russian individuals linked to hybrid attacks.
The government will also tighten immigration controls for Russian nationals and intensify pressure on Russia's shadow fleet, while taking additional measures in the intelligence sector. Germany will continue to work with NATO and EU partners to strengthen collective security and defense capabilities, while maintaining support for Ukraine.
The German government ordered the Russian ambassador to be summoned to receive notification of Berlin's position and the measures being taken. The Leipzig/Halle Airport incident highlights increasingly tense relations between Germany and Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and concerns over Russian hybrid warfare.
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