"We have clear indications from our intelligence services and partner agencies, as well as from investigations in Germany and in our European partner countries, of Russian involvement," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is expected to announce the measures in the coming week, potentially alongside a new European Union sanctions package, according to Politico.

The German government plans to officially attribute the Aug. 4 attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia and impose new sanctions.