German authorities investigate a hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport German authorities are investigating a large hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport The Independent UK · Oct 18
Audi A8 Isn’t Dead Yet, But Its Future Looks Very Different Porsche and Audi are weighing a Leipzig-built flagship on a shared Panamera platform, with reports suggesting a possible production start around 2030. Motor1 · Oct 12
Burnham meets Merz in Berlin to discuss foreign sabotage and cyber attacks Prime minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Berlin to meet German chancellor Friedrich Merz , formally launching a UK- Germany security partnership designed to counter cyber attacks, sabotage, and hybrid threats from foreign adversaries, particularly Russia . The official visit marks the formal ratification of the Kensington Treaty, committing both… The Independent UK · Oct 8
Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon 'dangerous' escalation Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year. Euronews · Sep 27
Exploding Packages, Cyberattacks and Sabotage Plots Expose Scale of Russia's War on Europe, ISW Warns The Institute for the Study of War says Germany's attribution of the Leipzig drone incident marks a shift in Europe's willingness to publicly address alleged Russian kinetic and hybrid operations. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Drone attack on Leipzig: clues apparently point to Russian intelligence service German security services are still investigating the foiled drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport. Leads point to two suspects, one reportedly linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence. Euronews · Sep 12
Putin is testing Europe — but how far? Germany blames Russia for drone strike in Leipzig. It's a new phase in an overheating cold war Salon · Sep 7
Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Germany desires conflict again. He dismissed German accusations regarding a drone attack on Leipzig airport. Moscow and Berlin closed cultural centers this week, escalating tensions. Lavrov accused Germany of Nazism and warned of appropriate conclusions. The Economic Times · Sep 6
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airport The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
German far right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the first time since World War II give an outright majority to a far-right party in regional elections. We ask about the AfD's push in Saxony-Anhalt and a charismatic lead candidate whose campaign strives to put… France 24 · Sep 4
Europe calls out Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ in public. But how can it make Putin pay? Governments are now quicker to point the finger at Moscow, but critics say their inaction invites more sabotage The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
'Highly likely' Russia will escalate attacks on EU, Lithuanian minister says While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania's foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation. Euronews · Sep 3
UK summons Russian diplomat over 'reckless' Leipzig drone attack Britain joined a wave of European condemnation of the Leipzig airport drone incident, as EU officials warned the bloc is now facing "state-sponsored terrorism" and a "hybrid war" with Russia. Euronews · Sep 3
Leipzig airport attack fallout exposes Germany’s deepening divide over Russia The government’s tougher stance towards the Kremlin is drawing attacks from both the far right and far left The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Euronews · Sep 2 EU countries showed 'broad support' for moving forward with visa ban for Russian combatants, Kallas says EU member states showed "broad support" for moving forward with a visa ban for Russian ex-combatants and tougher rules for Russian tourists, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said, as the Leipzig drone attack renews security fears.
France 24 · Sep 2 Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated for sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links. Meanwhile Russia said it was summoning Germany's charge d'affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig…
France 24 · Sep 2 Drone incident in Germany has ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’, EU's Kallas says Last month's incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport bears "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday. Germany has blamed Russia for the "hybrid attack". The EU has summoned the Russian envoy, and member states were doing the same, Kallas said.
Latin Times · Sep 2 Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response.
Euronews · Sep 2 Europe vows to stay united as hybrid war activity surges Europe and Canada have said they won't succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally blaming to the Kremlin for a drone incident at Leipzig airport last month.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’
The Times of India · Sep 2 Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected attacks on Germany's electricity network within hours of each other.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines Germany accuses Russia over Leipzig airport attack, citing solid evidence; Russian economy in risky ‘berserk mode’ says Putin development tsar. What we know on day 1,652
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks
Evening Standard · Sep 1 UK expresses ‘full solidarity’ with Germany over attempted Russian drone attack An explosive-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig-Halle Airport on August 4.