Chancellor Germany warns of “large-scale threat” from Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described Russia as a large-scale threat seeking to destabilize Germany on a daily basis, alongside threats from extremist parties and foreign states. Berlin blamed Moscow for an attempt involving an explosive drone found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport. German authorities also arrested a Ukrainian citizen suspected of spying for Russia.
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- Friedrich Merz called the threat from Russia “large-scale” and said Moscow seeks to destabilize Germany daily
- An explosive drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport
- Berlin said Moscow was behind the attempted attack at Leipzig airport
- Brandenburg police arrested a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russia
- Germany has maintained heightened readiness for sabotage acts in recent months
- BND President Martin Jäger said confrontation with Russia has taken on a more dangerous character
- Merz questioned how Europe can protect freedom and security amid extremist and foreign-state threats
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The threats confronting Germany directly affect Ukraine’s security because Germany is one of its largest military and political partners. The explosive drone near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft and Berlin’s attribution of the attempted attack to Moscow indicate risks to Ukrainian aviation and transport. The arrest of a person suspected of spying for Russia also shows that the confrontation is extending into intelligence operations and domestic security.
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Merz warned that Germany faces threats from extremist parties and foreign states, calling the Russian threat large-scale and accusing Moscow of seeking to destabilize the country every day. Separately, police found a drone containing explosives near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport. Berlin said the attempt was orchestrated by Moscow. On Thursday, Brandenburg police arrested a Ukrainian citizen suspected of spying for Russia.
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Ukrainian coverage emphasizes the threat Russia poses to Germany, a major military and political supporter of Ukraine. Reporting highlights incidents affecting Ukrainian aviation, heightened preparedness for sabotage, an arrest on suspicion of spying for Russia, and the risk of a direct confrontation involving force.
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Germany is one of Ukraine’s largest military and political partners. In recent months, the country has maintained elevated readiness for sabotage acts. BND President Martin Jäger said confrontation with Russia has acquired a new and more dangerous quality and warned that Germany could be drawn into a conflict involving the use of force.