Germany set to blame Russia for Leipzig drone attack, finalizes comprehensive countermeasures package

Published Aug 29, 11:07 AM UTC

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According to reports from WELT AM SONNTAG and Politico, the German federal government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the verge of officially attributing responsibility to Russia for an attempted drone attack in Leipzig. A comprehensive package of countermeasures against Moscow is reportedly nearly finalized, marking what some are calling 'Zeitenwende 2.0' — a second major shift in German foreign and security policy. The development signals a significant escalation in tensions between Berlin and Moscow, as Germany prepares to respond decisively to what it views as a hostile act on its soil. The exact nature of the measures has not been disclosed, but the package is described as comprehensive.

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Source: Michele Tantussi/Getty Images

According to information from WELT AM SONNTAG and Politico, the federal government is on the verge of officially blaming Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig. A comprehensive package of measures against Moscow is reported to be nearly complete.

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Original headline: „Zeitenwende 2.0“ – Berlin bereitet umfassendes Maßnahmenpaket gegen Moskau vor

Original language: DE

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