Germany expels Russian spies? Berlin strikes back after drone found at Leipzig airport.
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Germany has blamed Russia for an explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig airport on August 4. In response, Berlin has imposed new sanctions on Moscow.
The measures target Russia’s consulate in Bonn and the Russian House, a cultural center in Berlin that German authorities suspect of operating as a spy hub. The move marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries.