Putin Responds Strongly to Germany's Leipzig Claims and EU Meeting
As European Union foreign ministers discussed the Leipzig airport attack at a meeting in Ireland, Russia denied the accusations, and critical infrastructure security reviews continue in Germany.
As European Union foreign ministers held informal talks in Ireland, Germany holding Russia responsible for the drone attack at Leipzig airport sparked international debate, and Russian leader Putin criticized the move.
EU Ministers' Meeting in Ireland
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the drone attempt at Leipzig airport bore the characteristics of state-sponsored terrorism and warned of sanctions. Ministers gathered in Wicklow, Ireland, to discuss the incident.
Putin's Statements and Accusations
Russian President Vladimir Putin argued that it was a big mistake for Germany to blame Russia for the attack and accused the Berlin administration of trying to cover up internal problems. Former Russian President Medvedev also voiced harsh criticisms.
Frozen Assets and Support Debates
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that they are not opposed to using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, provided a legal basis is established. Ukraine and the UK also issued messages of support regarding the issue.
Infrastructure Security Incidents in Germany
German authorities continue to investigate suspicious outage attempts at substations near Brandenburg and Bergheim, as well as an explosion near Augsburg train station that left two people injured.