Russia-Germany Tensions
One story, 7 countries, 7 papers
Germany accuses Russia of involvement in a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and raises its threat assessment, while Russia responds by closing Goethe-Institut sites. Denmark separately says it has uncovered concrete Russian plans for sabotage.
Russia’s Ambassador Summoned by Romania, Rejects Leipzig Drone Attack Allegations as “Absurd” and “Ridiculous”
Russia’s ambassador to Romania, Vladimir Lipaev, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry after Germany officially attributed a drone incident near Leipzig/Halle airport to Moscow. Lipaev said Romanian officials expressed solidarity with Germany and protested what they described as alleged Russian hybrid actions intended to divide European society. He said the Russian side categorically rejected the a…
The Background to Russia-Germany Tensions Begins to Unravel
The discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport is widening an already tense dispute between Russia and Germany. Moscow has summoned Germany’s chargé d’affaires, Bernd Finke, …
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport
Germany has accused Russia of responsibility for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and responded with a series of measures against Moscow. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany was n…
PET says Russia is planning sabotage in Denmark: ‘We are already seeing planning now’
Russia’s hybrid operations in Denmark have reached “a new level,” according to a morning briefing that cites Denmark’s security and intelligence service, PET. PET has uncovered concrete plans for sabo…
Russia to close Goethe Institutes after Leipzig airport explosives dispute
Russia is moving to close Germany’s Goethe Institutes after Berlin announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described the step as a direct response to Germa…
Russia reportedly closes Goethe-Institut in retaliation for drone dispute with Germany
Moscow is escalating its dispute with Berlin over a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport. According to agency reports, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ordered the closure of Russian Goethe-Institut sit…
Denis Čaleta: The Threat of Russian Hybrid Attacks Is Serious and Persistent
The threat from Russian hybrid attacks is not a passing concern, security expert Denis Čaleta says. He warns that Russian activities will continue and may intensify, especially in areas where relative…
