EU Weighs New Sanctions Against Russia Following Leipzig Drone Incident

Zelenskyy Threatens to Shut Russian Airspace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines to avoid Russian air traffic as he threatened to respond to Moscow’s escalating missile attacks by crowding its skies with drones. Bloomberg's Greg Sullivan has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)

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.

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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.

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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.

EU to discuss Leipzig incident and new sanctions against Russia on 2 September

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has announced that EU foreign ministers will discuss the attempted Russian drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday 2 September.

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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." She said the EU was summoning a Russian envoy, with France announcing a similar step.

‘The sky is for drones’: Zelensky warns Russian skies unsafe for airlines

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies on Tuesday that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian skies dangerous to use and that they were effectively closed. "Today, we want to warn ‌every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone who still uses key Russian airports: ⁠the Russian sky is becoming completely dangerous," Zelensky said in his nightly video address.

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

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By Prisha Roy

EU weighs tougher Russia measures after Leipzig drone attack

The attempted attack in Leipzig had all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday, adding that Europe needs to coordinate on what more can be done given the escalation of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine. The German government said on Tuesday that it had concluded that Russia […]

'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

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.”

Europe and NATO prepare a tough response to Russia after hybrid attack in Leipzig, while the US keeps its distance

Von der Leyen and Rutte meet today as new sanctions are being considered — “They will get their response,” Moscow warns The post Europe and NATO prepare a tough response to Russia after hybrid attack in Leipzig, while the US keeps its distance appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations - the-star.co.ke

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations  the-star.co.ke