EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow for incident – Europe live
Summary
The European Union held talks to discuss how to respond to a drone attack on Leipzig airport that Germany officially blamed on Russia. EU leaders are working together to consider stronger sanctions against Russia and ways to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Germany formally blamed Russia for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the attack “state sponsored terrorism.”
- EU foreign ministers met in Wicklow, Ireland, to discuss political responses and possible new sanctions.
- The EU and France summoned Russian officials to protest the attack.
- Britain’s foreign secretary Ed Miliband stated the UK will continue supporting Ukraine and oppose Russia’s attempts to divide Europe.
- The EU plans to expand sanctions targeting many individuals linked to Russia.
- German police are also investigating possible deliberate attempts to disrupt the energy grid in other parts of Germany.
- Talks between EU and NATO leaders, as well as between European leaders, are taking place to coordinate responses related to the attack and the situation in Ukraine.
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