Europe revises Russia sanctions strategy, as Leipzig focuses minds

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In a phone call with Chancellor Merz, President Selenskyj thanked him for the clear words regarding the drone attack at Leipzig Airport. Again, he offered Ukrainian assistance in the defense of drones.

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Ukraine President Selenskyy praised Chancellor Merz for the German sanctions against Russia: "This is a further escalation on the part of Russia, and it is important that Germany reacted to this.

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Two men with a Russian background are said to be behind the drone incident at the airport in Leipzig. However, they have already left before the event. EU foreign ministers in Ireland discussed a common approach and a further tightening of sanctions against Russia.