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Russia Recalls German Envoy Amid Diplomatic Row Over Drones

Russia summoned Germany's temporary envoy following Berlin's accusations regarding a drone incident in Leipzig.

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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Bernd Finke, the temporary envoy of Germany in Moscow, on September 2, 2026, citing recent anti-Russian actions and statements by German authorities. [1] German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed in a press conference in Berlin that the German government concludes Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack on Leipzig on August 4. [2] The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the German ambassador in Moscow, Bernd Finke, following accusations from the German government regarding a drone attack on Leipzig airport at the beginning of August. [3] Alexander Dobrindt, the German Minister of the Interior, stated that Germany officially accuses Russia of involvement in a drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle airport, though he did not provide evidence. [4] German Foreign Minister Johann Waedeul announced that Germany has decided to terminate the agreement concerning the Russian House in Berlin and to close the Russian consulate in Bonn by September 18, 2026. [5] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that pressure on Russia will continue and increase, describing the Leipzig incident as a new escalation attributable directly to Russia. [6] Russian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandr Grushko stated that diplomatic relations with Germany would not be severed for the time being, though he accused Germany of choosing a path of escalation. [7]
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  1. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Bernd Finke, the temporary envoy of Germany in Moscow, on September 2, 2026, citing recent anti-Russian actions and statements by German authorities. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed in a press conference in Berlin that the German government concludes Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack on Leipzig on August 4. · Caracol Radio
  3. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the German ambassador in Moscow, Bernd Finke, following accusations from the German government regarding a drone attack on Leipzig airport at the beginning of August. · Caracol Radio
  4. Alexander Dobrindt, the German Minister of the Interior, stated that Germany officially accuses Russia of involvement in a drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle airport, though he did not provide evidence. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. German Foreign Minister Johann Waedeul announced that Germany has decided to terminate the agreement concerning the Russian House in Berlin and to close the Russian consulate in Bonn by September 18, 2026. · Lenta.ruRussia
  6. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that pressure on Russia will continue and increase, describing the Leipzig incident as a new escalation attributable directly to Russia. · Caracol Radio
  7. Russian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandr Grushko stated that diplomatic relations with Germany would not be severed for the time being, though he accused Germany of choosing a path of escalation. · Caracol Radio
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