European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the drone attack in Leipzig was a Russian escalation. She indicated the European Union will increase pressure on Russia following this incident. Von der Leyen described the event as part of a broader pattern of dangerous incidents. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte echoed these views, calling Russia increasingly reckless. European leaders acknowledge this situation as the new normal and must adapt.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday to discuss their joint response to Moscow's hybrid threats, after…

Berlin says evidence ties the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, prompting diplomatic restrictions, sanctions and pressure on Moscow’s shadow fleet.