Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia
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- Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport, intensifying debate over the country’s ties with Moscow.
- The announcement, made days before a key regional vote, has highlighted political polarisation, with criticism coming from both the far right and the far left.
Germany’s decision to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport has exposed the country’s deep political divide over relations with Moscow.
The announcement came just days before a key regional vote. Although the accusation was unsurprising, its timing made the issue particularly explosive, bringing Germany’s ties with the Kremlin to the centre of the political agenda.
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