Lavrov likens Leipzig drone accusations to pre-WWII actions

korrespondent.net (Russian)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said accusations of Moscow's involvement in a drone incident at Leipzig airport constitute "essentially the beginning of a real war," according to Russian media on Sunday, September 6. Lavrov compared the situation to actions before World War II, noting Germany's closure of Russian diplomatic missions, including the consulate in Bonn and the "Russian House" in Berlin, following Germany's formal accusation of a hybrid attack on September 1. Germany's measures came after a drone incident at Leipzig airport in early August, with two suspects linked to Russia identified; Russia has threatened a "dignified response" and summoned Germany's charge d'affaires.


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