EU Summons Russian Envoy After Drone Attack on Leipzig—France Follows Suit

The European Union has formally summoned a Russian envoy following a failed drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, which the bloc’s top diplomat described as bearing “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism.” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the diplomatic step on [Day], adding that the attack was a serious breach of international norms. France also said it would summon a Russian representative in a separate but coordinated move. The incident, which did not succeed, targeted the German city of Leipzig. No further details on the attack’s method or target were provided in the initial statement. Kallas did not name a specific state actor but pointed to clear patterns in the attack’s execution. The EU’s action marks an escalation in its response to suspected Russian sabotage activities on European soil. The summoning of envoys is a formal protest measure, allowing the EU and France to directly convey their concerns to Moscow’s representatives. Further steps will depend on Russia’s response, officials said.