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Tensions Rise Over Explosive Drone as EU Prepares New Russia Sanctions
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Tensions Rise Over Explosive Drone as EU Prepares New Russia Sanctions

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas blamed Russia for a drone found with a suspected explosive device at Leipzig-Halle Airport on Aug. 4, calling it characteristic of state-sponsored terrorism.
  • The EU is preparing sanctions against 1,600 additional individuals and entities linked to Russia’s military industry.
  • EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss stronger pressure on Moscow, European responses to hybrid attacks, freedom of navigation, and the situation in the West Bank.

Kaja Kallas says the drone found at Leipzig-Halle Airport carried all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, and she holds Russia responsible. Speaking before an informal EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Ireland, the EU’s foreign policy chief presented the incident as part of a growing challenge to Europe.

Kallas said preparations were under way for a new sanctions list targeting Russia’s military industry. The list is expected to include 1,600 additional people and organizations. EU ministers will discuss how to increase pressure on Moscow, she said.

carries all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism

— Kaja KallasKallas’s characterization of the drone found with a suspected explosive device at Leipzig-Halle Airport.

She described hybrid attacks against Europe as a warning to countries that have so far taken a softer approach toward Russia. Germany’s response to the drone incident, Kallas added, had sent a “very strong signal” and demonstrated the solidarity of EU member states with Berlin.

very strong signal

— Kaja KallasHer description of Germany’s measures following the incident.

The ministers will also consider how the European Union can become more effective in foreign policy and act more nimbly in the current geopolitical environment. They are expected to discuss ways for Europe to speak with “one voice” in multilateral international forums.

Freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz will also be on the agenda, along with the latest situation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

one voice

— Kaja KallasHer phrase for the EU’s desired approach in multilateral international forums.
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