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EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany blames Moscow

From The Guardian · () English

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  • EU officials are discussing a response to a drone attack in Leipzig after Germany formally blamed Moscow for the incident.
  • The EU foreign policy chief described the attack as showing “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism.”
  • British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Russia was trying to divide Europe and deter support for Ukraine, but would fail.

The European Union is preparing to discuss its response to the Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blamed Moscow for the incident.

The EU’s foreign policy chief said the attack had “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism” ahead of talks in Ireland. Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is also taking part.

all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism

— EU foreign policy chiefThe official’s characterization of the Leipzig drone attack ahead of EU discussions.

Miliband said Russia was seeking to split European countries and weaken their backing for Ukraine. “We see an attempt by Russia to divide us in Europe and to deter us from our support for Ukraine. And I say very clearly today, on behalf of the United Kingdom, this attempt will fail.”

We see an attempt by Russia to divide us in Europe and to deter us from our support for Ukraine. And I say very clearly today, on behalf of the United Kingdom, this attempt will fail.

— Ed MilibandThe British foreign secretary’s statement about Russia’s alleged aims and European support for Ukraine.
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