The German government plans to attribute the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia and impose new sanctions against Russian entities, Politico reported. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing to announce broad restrictive measures against Moscow. These steps could be introduced in parallel with new sanctions currently being prepared by the EU.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The announcement is expected early next week, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Ireland, though the timeline remains contingent on the chancellor’s decision. Berlin has concluded that standard diplomatic responses, such as expelling diplomats or closing Russian state institutions, are insufficient for the Leipzig incident. The government is evaluating more severe measures, ranging from heightened sanctions to a potential increase in military assistance to Ukraine. It is not yet clear whether the restrictions will target specific officials, individual entities, or the broader Russian government. On August 25, Merz stated that the drone incident would carry serious consequences. “The drone attack in Leipzig, among other things, shows that we are facing very real threats,” the chancellor said. “The federal government is making those responsible for hybrid attacks pay a price. They will pay for this.” A German government spokesperson previously stated that authorities would wait for the official conclusion of the investigation before assigning responsibility.