EU considers response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month “had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism,” as she prepares to lead talks on the bloc’s political reaction.
TL;DR
- EU foreign ministers convened in Wicklow, Ireland, to discuss a political response to a drone attack at Leipzig airport.
- Germany has formally blamed Russia for the drone attack, which EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described as "state sponsored terrorism."
- Russia, through President Putin and former President Medvedev, has denied involvement and issued threats against Germany and European leaders.
- The EU is considering using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, with Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland expressing openness to the idea.
- Concerns were raised about potential Russian interference in upcoming elections in Italy, France, Poland, and Spain.
- German police are investigating separate incidents involving attempts to disrupt the country's energy grid and an explosion near a train station, though attribution is not straightforward.
- The UK has stated its commitment to supporting Ukraine and dismissed Russian attempts to divide Europe.