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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Leipzig - You Need To See This

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

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

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

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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

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

'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

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

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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

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.

Euronews

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

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.

France 24

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.

Latin Times

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.

Euronews

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 Guardian - UK

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The Times of India

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

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

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

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

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Evening Standard

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.

France 24

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron said he supported the adoption ‌of ⁠new European sanctions ‌against Russia…

International Business Times

Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response'

"The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

The Independent UK

Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany’s interior minister said the event corresponds with a known pattern of ‘Russian hybrid operations’

Euronews

Russia behind attempted drone 'attack' at Leipzig airport, Berlin says

Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a drone found there carried explosives.

The Independent UK

Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government has blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives

The Guardian - UK

Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by Russia

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