EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
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Notable Quotes
"Leipzig marks a new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Germany's measures are a serious mistake that clearly runs counter to the interests of the German people."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
Key People
Alexander Grushko is the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia.
Bernd Finke is Germany's chargé d'affaires.
Jean-Noël Barrot is France's Foreign Minister involved in sanctioning Israeli officials.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
Kestutis Budrys is the Foreign Minister of Lithuania.
Mark Rutte is the Secretary-General of NATO.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
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