Politico and Welt: Germany plans to blame Russia for the Leipzig airport sabotage attempt and announce new sanctions

In the coming days, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to accuse Russia of an attempted act of sabotage at Leipzig airport, where drones with explosives were found, Politico and the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag said, citing sources.

The German government is preparing to officially blame Russia for the Aug. 4 explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport and impose broad sanctions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce the measures early next week, potentially aligning with new EU sanctions. Berlin reportedly considers standard dipl

Germany plans to blame Russia for foiled Leipzig drone attack, Politico reports  The Kyiv Independent

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to level new sanctions at Russian entities, in parallel with punishing new EU measures.