
German authorities were tipped by foreign intelligence to blame Russia for a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting increased military support for Ukraine, while Russian officials accuse Germany of unfriendly actions, deny diplomatic downgrade plans, and highlight broader tensions including NATO criticism, Bucha allegations, and Arctic energy plans, amid reciprocal diplomatic moves and military rhetoric from both sides.
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The Leipzig drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport triggered a diplomatic dispute between Germany and Russia, with foreign intelligence suggesting Russian ties to those involved. Germany responded by increasing military support for Ukraine, while Russia accused Germany of hostile actions and recalled historical benefits from bilateral cooperation. The incident is part of broader tensions including NATO-Russia relations, Ukraine conflict, and Arctic development.
According to sources, the special services in a foreign country told German authorities that those implicated in the incident could have ties with the Russian special services
German authorities want to help Kiev obtain coordinates of targets in Russia
The magazine recalled that, following the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Berlin decided to step up military support for Kiev
Envoy says Russia won't soon forget Germany's unfriendly moves against it
Sergey Nechayev recalled that no other country in Western Europe had received as many benefits from closer ties and cooperation with Russia
Lavrov plans to discuss Bucha topic with UN secretary-general
Sergey Lavrov added that Russia always raises the question of Bucha at its news conferences on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
IN BRIEF: Russian Foreign Minister on Ukraine conflict, Europe’s military buildup
Sergey Lavrov also addressed the status of the Russian language and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ukraine, and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region
ICAO notes growing risk of weapons use against civil aircraft
Long-range weapons systems, unmanned aircraft systems, global navigation satellite system radio frequency interference, and advanced air defense systems are among the military technologies jeopardizing civilian aviation
SJ-100 to be certified next spring, deliveries to begin next year — minister
According to the Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, a total of 28 SJ-100 planes are currently at various stages of production
Norwegian law enforcement made no contact with seized ship’s expedition members
The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location pending a relevant decision by the Governor of Svalbard
Ukraine’s attempted UAV attack on Moscow Region among largest in last two years
According to Sergey Sobyanin, between 8:00 a.m. Moscow Time on September 2 and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time on Thursday, 548 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading toward the Moscow Region
US destroyed 28 ships in Strait of Hormuz on night of September 1, Trump says
According to the US leader, the United States control the Strait of Hormuz
No one developing small nuclear power plants apart from Russia — Putin
Russia has put into operation the first small floating power plant in the north, the Russian president said
Battlegroup North destroys over 240 Ukrainian dugouts, deployment sites near Kharkov
According to the serviceman with the call sign Grif, Battlegroup North strikes the Ukrainian armed forces’ dugouts and temporary deployment sites, using attack UAVs, including FPV drones
IN BRIEF: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s key statements on sidelines of EEF
According to the official, the Russian authorities intend to balance fuel supply and demand in the country by increasing refinery output and drawing additional imported gasoline supplies
Germany’s Social Democratic faction calls for maintaining dialogue with Russia
According to Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany faction Matthias Miersch, it is important to never abandon the path of dialogue and constantly try to resume it
No plans to initiate downgrade in diplomatic ties with Germany — Kremlin spokesman
Germany has also not announced any such plans, Dmitry Peskov said
Lawyers work on lawsuit against Norway over Russian ship seizure in Spitsbergen — minister
The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location until the Svalbard governor issues a decision on the matter
Russian economy is in state of 'overcooling' — Gref
Herman Gref added that Sberbank also intends to provide all possible assistance to marketplaces and sellers affected by drone attacks
Russian stealth UAVs launched from Su-57E fighter to make global debut at Egypt show
Rostec noted that the unmanned platforms feature stealth, long range, and high-speed capabilities
New energy facilities to be built in Arctic — Putin
The new power generation facilities will include small nuclear power plants
NATO desperately looking for reasons to continue its artificial existence — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that NATO was supposed to dissolve itself after the collapse of the Soviet Union
Norway seizes Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard
The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location pending a relevant decision by the Governor of Svalbard
Kremlin spokesman responds to Bessent's statement on Russian-Iranian relations
"It is unlikely that the United States can or should monopolize its relations with any one country," Dmitry Peskov said
Putin believes there is chance for settlement in Ukraine
The Russian leader said Moscow is grateful to everyone who is trying to contribute to resolving this issue
Putin warns against attempts to 'devour' Russia, slams Kiev’s actions as state terrorism
Russia will find a way to respond if the Kiev regime’s threats against civilian aviation materialize, the head of state emphasized
US investigates circumstances of strike on wedding in Iran — NBC
An expert of arms intelligence firm Armament Research Services said that, in his opinion, the attack probably involved US air-delivered precision guided weapons
Russia will never beg Europe to lift sanctions — top diplomat
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia has never constructed walls or isolated itself from Europe
IN BRIEF: What to know of Zelensky’s threats to Russian civil aviation, Moscow’s response
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin highlighted that the ministry is constantly strengthening flight and airport security requirements and stands ready to respond to any threat
'Passing ball to new Duma convocation' and Far East’s development: Putin’s speech at EEF
The first oil from Vostok Oil will be shipped shortly, the Russian president said
French Foreign Ministry spreads false accusations against Russia — embassy
Russian charge d'affaires Alexander Zezyulin expressed disappointment that the French Foreign Ministry has resorted to summoning the head of the Russian diplomatic mission in France on issues that have no bearing whatsoever on either Russia or France
ICC signatories prepare for possible US sanctions against court itself — source
According to the source, this includes the search for practical mechanisms that will allow the ICC to continue operating in the event of a further expansion of US restrictions
BRICS overtakes G7 in economic output, successfully finances development — expert
Director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Sarang Shidore noted that BRICS had succeeded in creating the first truly transcontinental club outside the wealthy West
EU rapidly losing its advantages, many countries may review accession plans soon — Lavrov
In terms of economy, the European Union is losing its competitive advantages because of many reasons, including its short-sightedness, if not outright stupidity, Russian Foreign Minister said
Russia, North Korea to launch direct road link very soon — Transport Ministry
According to the Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin, the launch of a direct road link between the two countries will streamline logistics, help increase bilateral trade and reduce transportation costs for businesses
Leipzig drone drama aims to distract Europeans from EU decline — Russian mission
The mission stressed that when Russia’s charge d’affaires was summoned to the European External Action Service over the Leipzig incident, EU authorities sponsoring Ukraine "were directly told of the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime"
US destroys new Iranian weapons near Strait of Hormuz — Trump
The US leader noted that Iran had been trying to rebuild its radar and missile systems
Putin recounts story of running into tiger in woods during his visit to Russia’s Far East
The Russian president mentioned the natural wealth of these places
Berlin using drone incident to divert attention from domestic problems — lawmaker
By closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin, the German government is continuing to drive the spiral of escalation against Russia, co-chair of the Left Party group in the Bundestag Soren Pellmann
Placido Domingo to perform with Russian conductor Yuri Bashmet in Moscow
The concert’s program will feature musical pieces of different genres, which Domingo has performed over the course of his 60-year career
World going through period of economic, geopolitical transition — Rubio
According to the US State Secretary, in foreign policy, one often has to choose not between "a perfect answer and a bad answer," but between "two less-than-ideal approaches"
Kiev loses some 1,330 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
The Russian troops has established control of the Kazachya Lopan settlement in the Kharkov Region and Svyatogorsk in the DPR
What is known about shootout involving security service officers in Kiev
During the initial investigation, the SBU stated that the detainees belonged to one of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units
IN BRIEF: What is known about summoning of German Charge d'Affaires to MFA
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Bernd Finke was told that Russia resolutely rejects Germany's completely trumped-up accusations regarding the incident in Leipzig
Peacemaking with Russia is Ukraine's only chance to survive, says Russian senator
"By attempting to force Russia to make peace on Ukraine's terms, Kiev is moving ever closer to a situation where peace terms will be determined by anyone but a weakened and decimated Ukraine," Alexander Voloshin said
Third attempt to impeach Trump virtually inevitable — newspaper
According to the newspaper, the consensus is that Republicans "are all but certain to lose their very narrow House majority"
Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices in Russia in response to Russian House closure
Sergey Lavrov went on to say that Germany made the decision to close the Russian House in Berlin and the Consulate General in Bonn under the false pretext that the drone that crashed in Leipzig was allegedly Russian
Up to Russia, Ukraine to reach agreement, while others can only assist — Putin
The Russian president noted that that the People's Republic of China, for example, constantly pays attention to this and does everything possible to ensure that the problem is resolved
Germany refuses to transfer employees of consulate in Bonn to Berlin — Russian ambassador
Sergey Nechayev recalled that the Consulate General in Bonn was the last of five Russian consulates general operating in Germany
Western investors’ support for Fyodorov to turn Ukraine into testing ground — expert
Vitaly Kiselev emphasized that Mikhail Fyodorov’s statements in foreign media about his desire to help the West create a "drone army" should be taken very seriously
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Germany will proceed with closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin
Likely · Within weeks
Russia will respond to German diplomatic measures with reciprocal actions
Likely · Within weeks
NATO will reject Russia's claims about its artificial existence and reaffirm its collective defense posture
Very likely · Within months

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