RUSSIA VS EU: ‘Russian Operatives’ Trigger Leipzig Crisis, Von Der Leyen Vows Response

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Germany had identified Russia as being behind an attempted attack targeting cargo planes at Leipzig-Halle Airport, describing it as an attack involving military-grade material carried out by Russian operatives on European Union territory. Von der Leyen said the incident marked a new escalation and pledged that Europe would increase pressure on Russia, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance had seen growing Russian hybrid activity targeting European territory. Both officials cited incidents including fires at factories producing defence equipment for Ukraine, drones and missiles crossing into allied airspace and interference with critical infrastructure. Von der Leyen also said the EU had received a new request from Ukraine worth several billion euros for air-defence systems, including Patriot systems, while noting that member states were considering the request. She highlighted an €800 billion

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