Germany is preparing to formally blame Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig.

❗️Germany is preparing to formally blame Russia for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announce "extensive" sanctions, POLITICO reports, citing officials familiar with the plans. The explosive-laden drone was reportedly intended to strike a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft also used to transport military equipment. Berlin is considering tougher sanctions and potentially expanded arms deliveries to Ukraine, while the EU is preparing a broader sanctions package. #Russia

🇩🇪 🇷🇺 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing to blame #Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig and announce "extensive" sanctions, in what would mark a serious hardening of Berlin's posture toward Moscow. https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-berlin-sanctions-russia-vladimir-putin-leipzig-attach-ascalate/

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing to blame Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig and announce "extensive" sanctions, in what would mark a further hardening of Berlin's posture toward Moscow. https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-berlin-sanctions-russia-vladimir-putin-leipzig-attach-ascalate/ #Ukraine #Russia #EU #Germany