EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed tougher pressure and new sanctions after a drone packed with explosives was found at Leipzig/Halle airport, calling Russia's behavior increasingly "reckless."
Germany and the EU blamed Moscow (which denies it), summoned Russian diplomats, and said Germany will close the Russian consulate in Bonn and cut ties with the Russian House in Berlin.
Investigations are underway into suspected sabotage of power infrastructure and other incidents — occurring as the far‑right AfD climbs in polls, raising concerns about political destabilization.