EU leaders back Germany after Leipzig attack
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- Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union supports Germany after a drone attack in Leipzig that was linked to Russia.
- EU leaders condemned Russia, discussed additional restrictions and said European support for Ukraine would continue as long as necessary.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union stands with Germany after a drone attack in Leipzig linked to Russia.
She said the EU would remain united and respond to attempts to harm freedom and security. The bloc plans to discuss additional restrictions on Russia and will also raise the incident with NATO's leadership.
European Council President António Costa condemned Russia's actions and said Europe would work more closely with its allies. He also said pressure on Russia would increase.
Von der Leyen and Costa reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, saying it would continue for as long as necessary.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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