Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany is finalising a coordinated response with its EU and NATO allies after an explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to level new sanctions at Russian entities, in parallel with punishing new EU measures.

Germany blames Russia for the Leipzig drone attack and plans sanctions. Ukraine recapturing Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES.