Lavrov warns of 'real war' after Western accusations over Leipzig airport drone incident
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Western accusations against Moscow over the Leipzig airport drone incident mark the start of a 'real war.'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Sunday that accusations from Western powers against Russia following a drone incident at Leipzig airport mark the onset of a genuine conflict. Lavrov, as reported by Russia's official news agency TASS, declared that the allegations made by Germany's Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz, regarding Germany's aspiration to become Europe's dominant military force, are being acted upon, essentially declaring war against Russia.
Earlier in the month, Germany concluded that Russia was behind a failed drone attack targeting Leipzig airport, prompting Berlin to implement a series of punitive measures. These measures include closing a Russian consulate and cultural center in the country's capital. This escalation of tensions between Berlin and Moscow is occurring amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, with both nations exchanging accusations of "hybrid attacks" and operations aimed at disrupting European infrastructure and interests.
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