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Russia Rejects Germany's Drone Accusations Over Leipzig Incident

Russian President Putin and Kremlin spokesman deny German accusations regarding the Leipzig drone incident.

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Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of Russia, stated on 2026-04-12 that Moscow categorically rejects and considers unpersuasive Germany's accusations of involvement in the drone incident in Leipzig. [1] Dmitry Peskov declared that any military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, such as missile production sites, will become legitimate targets for the Russian armed forces. [2] Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on September 4 that Russia is carefully monitoring and verifying reports about plans to establish long-range missile production facilities inside Ukraine. [3] The German government attributed an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport to Russia days before a key regional vote in Saxony-Anhalt. [4] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that the EU and NATO are pursuing an aggressive campaign to divide Eurasia and contain Russia. [5] German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and foreign policy chief Johann Wadephul officially blamed Russian intelligence services for a drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle airport. [6] Dmitry Peskov stated that the accusations against the Russian Federation were completely groundless and that Russia has drawn attention to this fact. [7] Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Germany's accusations regarding the attack on the Leipzig airport, calling it a gross mistake that contradicts the interests of the German people. [8] Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow will not hold direct talks with Kiev on ending Ukrainian terrorist attacks ahead of the visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. [9] The Kremlin stated that it will inform the public about contacts between the government and US emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner once they take place, rather than announcing them in advance. [10] Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Germany is not at war but is a daily target of hybrid warfare. [11] The AfD has repeatedly called for a closer bond with the Kremlin and for Russian oil and gas to flow to Germany again. [12]
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  1. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of Russia, stated on 2026-04-12 that Moscow categorically rejects and considers unpersuasive Germany's accusations of involvement in the drone incident in Leipzig. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. Dmitry Peskov declared that any military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, such as missile production sites, will become legitimate targets for the Russian armed forces. · TASS
  3. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on September 4 that Russia is carefully monitoring and verifying reports about plans to establish long-range missile production facilities inside Ukraine. · TASS
  4. The German government attributed an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport to Russia days before a key regional vote in Saxony-Anhalt. · The Guardian
  5. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that the EU and NATO are pursuing an aggressive campaign to divide Eurasia and contain Russia. · RT International
  6. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and foreign policy chief Johann Wadephul officially blamed Russian intelligence services for a drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle airport. · RT
  7. Dmitry Peskov stated that the accusations against the Russian Federation were completely groundless and that Russia has drawn attention to this fact. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Germany's accusations regarding the attack on the Leipzig airport, calling it a gross mistake that contradicts the interests of the German people. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow will not hold direct talks with Kiev on ending Ukrainian terrorist attacks ahead of the visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. · TASS
  10. The Kremlin stated that it will inform the public about contacts between the government and US emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner once they take place, rather than announcing them in advance. · TASS
  11. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Germany is not at war but is a daily target of hybrid warfare. · The Guardian
  12. The AfD has repeatedly called for a closer bond with the Kremlin and for Russian oil and gas to flow to Germany again. · The Guardian
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