European Union
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Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, plans expanded military aid to Ukraine
Germany has officially attributed the August drone incidents at Leipzig/Halle airport — in which explosive-laden drones were found near Antonov/Ukrainian aircraft — to Russia, and announced a series of response measures. Berlin plans to increase military support to Ukraine, including thousands of strike drones and Iris-T missiles in September, and is pushing for tougher EU sanctions. The Bundestag is also preparing to grant Germany's BND expanded 'active measures' powers.
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Germany identifies suspects in Leipzig airport drone attack, formally blames Russia
German authorities have identified two suspects — a Latvian citizen and a Russian citizen from Belarus — in the attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport that Germany has formally attributed to Russia. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated on September 1 that Moscow bears responsibility for the explosive drone found near Ukrainian An-124 cargo aircraft. The incident has triggered an expanded German response, including new military aid to Ukraine, expanded intelligence powers for the BND, EU sanctions pressure, and the closure of Russia's consulate in Bonn.
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Hungary to keep granting asylum to Ukrainian military-age men, diverging from EU policy
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that Hungary will continue granting asylum to Ukrainian men of military age fleeing to Hungary, primarily ethnic Hungarians from Transcarpathia. The move sets Budapest apart from an EU decision that restricts temporary protection for such men who have problems with their military registration documents.