EU Debates New Sanctions on Russia Amid Disputes Over Frozen Assets and Visa Bans

EU struggles to find an effective response after Germany blames Russia for a foiled drone attack - AP News

EU struggles to find an effective response after Germany blames Russia for a foiled drone attack  AP News

EU and some EU states summon Russian embassy officials over Leipzig drone attack - Reuters

EU and some EU states summon Russian embassy officials over Leipzig drone attack  Reuters

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany

Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

EU Moves to Support Ukraine Grain Exports and Shield Farmers

The European Union is looking “at all possible lanes” to support grain exports from Ukraine and is working to blunt the financial impact of extreme weather on farmers as part of a responsibility to safeguard global food supply, according to the bloc’s agriculture commissioner.

By Max Ramsay

Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses

Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.

By Mary Ilyushina

EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'

An explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport has heightened fears over a sabotage campaign that the EU and NATO say is a Russian attempt to destabilize Ukraine's backers.

EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow for incident – Europe live

Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead talks today Separately, German police are also investigating another attempt to disrupt the country’s energy grid, this time at a electricity substation in Bergheim in the west of the country. A local police spokesperson said they are “not assuming a technical failure but a deliberate act,” without revealing more details. The region’s power supply was not affected. C...

By Jakub Krupa

Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures.

By The Associated Press

EU foreign policy chief promises to continue discussion on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says discussions on using frozen Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine will continue.

By Tetyana Vysotska,Alona Mazurenko

Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace, as Ukraine expands drone operations

Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace, warning that expanding Ukrainian drone operations are making the skies increasingly unsafe.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned a surge in Ukrainian drones in Russia's skies meant Russian airspace would be "effectively" closed. Meanwhile, Russian drones have hit Kyiv for a seventh straight day. Follow DW for more.

EU vows more pressure on Russia after attempted drone attack at airport in Germany

Germany blames Moscow for the attack, characterizing it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine

By Andrew Gray and Andreas Rinke

Why did Russia target Leipzig airport in alleged drone attack?

The European Union and several individual member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, officials said on ‌Wednesday. Germany said on Tuesday it had concluded that ⁠Russia was responsible for the incident and ordered a series of measures, including the closure of a ‌consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. France 24's Andrew Hilliar takes a look at why Leipzig might be a target, and what the EU and Germany c...

By FRANCE24

From a German airport to a Polish drone factory fire, the EU confronts a wave of suspected Russian sabotage

The EU has already imposed nearly two dozen sanctions packages on Russia, but leaders are wary of measures that could escalate into direct conflict.

By Lorne Cook, The Associated Press

Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport

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By Prisha Roy

EU to work on further sanctions against Russian individuals, Germany says - The Straits Times

EU to work on further sanctions against Russian individuals, Germany says  The Straits Times

EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases

Russia denies involvement and has vowed to respond to what its foreign ministry spokesperson called ‘anti-Russian action’

By Reuters staff

Germany probes second power grid sabotage case, fears of hybrid warfare grow

German police were on Wednesday investigating a second sabotage attempt on the electricity grid within 24 hours, a day after Berlin blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at an airport. The incidents come at a sensitive moment, with the far-right Alternative for Germany(AfD) – which wants closer German ties with Moscow – topping polls […]

'Safe Days In Russia's Skies Are Over': Zelensky's Warning To Airlines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's airspace "completely unsafe" for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of "state terrorism" from Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Putin rejects Germany’s Russia drone attack claim, calls measures ‘another mistake’ - Moneycontrol.com

Putin rejects Germany’s Russia drone attack claim, calls measures ‘another mistake’  Moneycontrol.com

Finland summons Russian ambassador over drone incident at Leipzig airport

Germany has blamed Russia for last month’s drone attack at Leipzig airport.

Germany Shutters Russian Consulate, Berlin Culture Center After Blaming Moscow for Airport Drone Attack

Russia’s Foreign Ministry vowed that it would respond to what it called the German government’s “anti-Russian action.”

After the full-scale war began, Germany cut visas issued to Russians tenfold. It plans to cut that number even further.

German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Martin Giese said Germany plans to further reduce the number of tourist visas it issues to Russian citizens, Deutsche Welle reported.

Von der Leyen confirms EU weighing Ukraine's Patriots payment request, decision expected on Sept. 7

"Member states are looking at the request, and I can say it is going in the right direction," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

By Chris Powers

11 EU states push to curb foreign policy vetoes

Eleven European Union countries have called for limits on national vetoes in foreign policy, urging EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to explore greater use of qualified-majority voting.

EU Summons Russian Envoy Over Failed Leipzig Drone Attack

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack had "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism."

The Leipzig Incident Has All The Hallmarks Of A False Flag

The Leipzig Incident Has All The Hallmarks Of A False Flag Authored by Andrew Korybko, It was carried out to justify the German economy’s evolution to war footing, distract from the resultant problems, and legitimize a future serious escalation against Russia. Germany blamed Russia for last month’s incident in Leipzig when one explosives-laden drone was found on the tarmac in proximity to Ukrainian cargo planes, another reportedly collided with a separate cargo plane as it tr...

By Tyler Durden

EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack' - War in Ukraine - World - Ahram Online

EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack' - War in Ukraine - World  Ahram Online

Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to nine

Nine people have now been injured in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv during the day on September 2.

Belgium comes out in support of German measures against Russia - The Brussels Times

Belgium comes out in support of German measures against Russia  The Brussels Times

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany - the-star.co.ke

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany  the-star.co.ke

Germany names two suspects in Leipzig airport drone plot

German investigators have identified a Russian passport holder and a Belarusian national as suspects, citing DNA evidence and mobile signal tracking, with officials pointing to further signs of a coordinated Russian hybrid operation in Europe The post Germany names two suspects in Leipzig airport drone plot appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

Portugal, Netherlands and Belgium summon Russian diplomats following Leipzig incident

Portugal, the Netherlands and Belgium have summoned Russian ambassadors following of hybrid attacks linked to an incident at Leipzig Airport.