Lavrov calls German drone accusation 'beginning of real war' as Russia-NATO tensions rise

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Germany's accusation that Russia was behind a drone incident at Leipzig Airport the "beginning of a real war," escalating tensions between Moscow and NATO. Germany based its finding on examination of the drone and other evidence, after an explosive-laden device was discovered near Ukrainian cargo planes on August 4. Berlin retaliated by closing a Russian consulate and cultural center. Putin denied the allegations without providing proof. A US delegation led by Steve Witkoff met with Putin and later Ukrainian officials, describing peace talks as "substantive" and "encouraging."


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