Leipzig: Lavrov accuses Merz of 'declaring war' on Russia

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Germany

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Leipzig: Lavrov accuses Merz of 'declaring war' on Russia

Sergueï Lavrov accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of declaring war on Russia following German accusations regarding an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt attributed the attack to Moscow, while German criminal police identified Russian suspects. In retaliation, Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and the House of Russia in Berlin. Lavrov dismissed these accusations, stating that no evidence had been provided.

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