Ex-German ambassador: Drone at Leipzig Airport may be Russian act of war

Published Aug 7, 12:23 PM UTC

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Former German ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger has demanded a swift investigation into the discovery of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig Airport, warning that if Russia is responsible, Germany must clearly name it, especially ahead of state elections in September. The drone, found by an airport employee, was defused by federal police; the detonator was defective, preventing an explosion. Ischinger, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, called for a joint international response from the EU and NATO, though he cautioned that consultations can only begin once a perpetrator is identified. He dismissed restricting visas for Russian citizens, advocating instead for expanded sanctions against officials. Ischinger also criticized Washington's prioritization of the Iran war over support for Ukraine, leaving Kyiv with insufficient options to defend against Russian ballistic missiles. The incident underscores heightened tensions as Ukraine enters its fifth year of war with Russia.

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Original headline: „Dann müssen wir annehmen, dass Russland Kriegshandlungen uns gegenüber vornimmt“

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