On September 3, Germany escalated its accusations against Russia, formally blaming its intelligence services for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in August and announcing countermeasures including consulate closures. EU and NATO leaders quickly voiced solidarity, framing the incident as a new Russian provocation. The hardline EU stance towards Russia, represented by Kaja Kallas, was thus sustained and reinforced.
- Germany formally accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating the August 4 attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Berlin announced the closure of the Russian House and the Consulate General in Bonn, summoned the ambassador, and tightened visa rules.
- EU Commission President von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Rutte pledged solidarity, calling it a new escalation.
- Baltic states expressed solidarity, viewing the incident as part of a broader pattern of Russian provocations across Europe.