EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month “had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism,” as she prepares to lead talks on the bloc’s political reaction.
Kallas will host today’s informal talks between EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland, focusing on “what more we can do” after Germany formally blamed Russia for last month’s security incident.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas addresses reporters in County Wicklow, Ireland. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShe said the incident should serve as a “wake-up call” for those countries that have been dragging their feet on further sanctions against Russia. “If we want to end this war, we all have to focus our efforts, take it to a new level,” she said.
Separately, the EU and France have summoned top Russian officials to protest against the attack.
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airportRead moreKallas said the discussions will also look at how the EU can further help Ukraine when “Russia is escalating and killing the civilians and causing as much harm as they can.”
Later today, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will separately meet with Nato’s Mark Rutte, with the Leipzig incident and Ukraine also set to dominate their talks.
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Elsewhere, Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten will host French president Emmanuel Macron today, who is then expected in Britain for talks with PM Andy Burnham.
It’s Wednesday, 2 September 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
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