Lavrov: Germany accused Russia of the drone incident in Leipzig and expelled the Consulate General
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that his German colleague Johann Wadeful filed a claim due to the discovery of a drone in Leipzig, after which Germany blamed Russia for the incident and expelled the Russian Consulate General in Bonn, which, according to Lavrov, undermines the work of international structures in the city.
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Why It Matters
In early August, an airport employee in Leipzig discovered a drone with explosives in the air cargo security area. Germany blamed Russia without providing concrete evidence. The Russian Federation denied the accusations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that his German colleague Johann Wadeful presented him with a claim related to the drone incident in Leipzig. The diplomat mentioned this at a press conference on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
“Mr. Wadeful also filed a claim against me for the fact that some kind of fallen drone was found in Leipzig,” Lavrov noted.
According to him, after the discovery of a UAV in Leipzig, official Berlin, using the wording “highly likely,” blamed Moscow for the incident. This became the reason for the expulsion of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn. Lavrov also stressed that the closure of the consulate undermines the work of a number of structures based in Bonn.
As the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized, “Germany has probably forgotten about its obligations.” According to him, the consulate played an important role in ensuring Russia's participation in the work of international organizations.
In early August, an airport employee in Leipzig discovered a drone with explosives in the air cargo security area. Germany blamed Russia without providing concrete evidence. The Russian Federation denied the accusations.
What to Watch
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Russia can respond with symmetrical measures against German diplomatic institutions in Russia
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Open Questions
- Who exactly was responsible for launching the drone in Leipzig?
- Does Germany have evidence of Russian involvement in the incident?
- Which structures in Bonn were affected by the closure of the Consulate General?
