From 1 Sept 2026Germany directly blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airportDobrindt says specifically that “the means used to carry out the act” of sabotage in Leipzig - and he lists the drone’s configuration, various components used and explosives - “are known to us from other hybrid operations conducted by Russia and its war against Ukraine.”He says “the attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe.”He concludes directly that “the German government therefore concludes that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig on 4 August.”Key events1 Sept 2026UK 'stands in full solidarity' with Germany, Burnham says1 Sept 2026'Russia considers itself at war with Europe, even if Europe does not see itself at war with Russia,' Ukraine's FM warns1 Sept 2026'The security of our allies is the security of us all,' Meloni says as she backs Germany's measures against Russia1 Sept 2026'Russia must stop its war ... instead of escalating,' EU's Costa says1 Sept 2026Hungary 'deeply concerned by growing number and intensity of Russian hybrid activities,' minister says1 Sept 2026'Russia will not win this war,' Poland's Tusk says1 Sept 2026Moscow to 'respond to all anti-Russian actions,' foreign ministry says1 Sept 2026'We know the Russian playbook,' Finland's Stubb says, as he warns Moscow 'will not succeed'1 Sept 2026EU ministers to discuss next steps tonight and tomorrow, Poland's Sikorski says1 Sept 2026Not unexpected, but big moment as Germany formally blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack - snap analysis1 Sept 2026'Hybrid attacks will not go without a clear response,' EU's von der Leyen says1 Sept 2026'Evidence is clear,' Nato's Rutte welcomes Germany's move to attribute Leipzig attack to Russia1 Sept 2026Germany to continue support for Ukraine despite Russian hybrid threats, minister says1 Sept 2026Germany to order Russian consulate in Bonn, Russian House in Berlin to close1 Sept 2026'We are not at war, but we are a daily target of hybrid warfare,' minister warns1 Sept 2026Germany directly blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport1 Sept 2026Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says1 Sept 2026German ministers brief media on last month's drone incident at Leipzig airport1 Sept 2026'Double-digit' devices involved in attempt to disrupt Brandenburg power station, authorities say1 Sept 2026EU will not let Russia 'scare us away from supporting Ukraine,' Kallas says1 Sept 2026German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation1 Sept 2026Norwegian King Haakon takes oath of loyalty in parliament1 Sept 2026New Norwegian King's swearing-in ceremony in parliament about to get under way - live stream1 Sept 2026Russia criticises Italy's 'ridiculous' decision to appoint ex Ukrainian defence minister Fedorov as adviser1 Sept 2026EU's von der Leyen to meet Nato's Rutte on Wednesday1 Sept 2026Ukrainian PM urges lawmakers to speed up key legislation to secure necessary funding1 Sept 2026Norwegian Queen Mette-Marit to skip swearing-in ceremony today owing to health issues1 Sept 2026Russia launched more than 2,800 jet-powered drones at Ukraine in August, Kyiv says1 Sept 2026Germany to formally blame Russia for attempted Leipzig drone attack today - reports1 Sept 2026Morning opening: 12 killed in latest round of Russian attacks on UkraineJakub KrupaAnd, on that note, we will be closing the blog for today.