Russian Foreign Minister labels Western accusations regarding Leipzig drone incident as start of real war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Western accusations linking Moscow to a drone incident at Germany's Leipzig airport are effectively the start of a real war. Lavrov criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, claiming that German efforts to become a leading military power in Europe are tantamount to a declaration of war against Russia. This follows Germany's earlier decision to close a Russian consulate and cultural center in response to the incident.