Russia to close German consulate
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Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport
Germany closed Russia's Bonn consulate after linking Moscow to a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft.
The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures.
Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and now pushes Baltic Sea allies to form a rapid-response hybrid warfare task force.
Strident and confident as she addressed her supporters, Alice Weidel, the leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD), declared that her country was entitled to “billions” in compensation from an