Kallas Calls Leipzig Drone Attack State-Sponsored Terrorism as EU States Summon Russia's Envoy
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Updated · POLITICO Europe · Sep 2
Kallas Calls Leipzig Drone Attack State-Sponsored Terrorism as EU States Summon Russia's Envoy
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · Sep 2
Summary
Kaja Kallas said the thwarted drone attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport bore “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism” after Germany blamed Russia for the incident.
Germany’s attribution, delivered as EU foreign ministers gathered in Wicklow, prompted Kallas to say Berlin had sent a “very strong signal” and that member states were closing ranks behind it.
The EU has already summoned the Russian ambassador, Kallas said, adding that many member states have done the same.
Foreign ministers are now set to discuss what further steps the bloc can take, widening the response beyond diplomatic condemnation.