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Friedrich Merz Confirms Germany is Preparing a Coordinated Response to a Suspected Russian Drone Attack

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the federal government has reached a broad agreement on how to respond to a drone attack that occurred at Leipzig airport. The incident involved an explosive-laden drone that was intended to land on a Ukrainian cargo aircraft but failed to detonate. Merz confirmed that the government is concluding its investigation and will announce the official response in the coming days. The response will be coordinated with European Union and NATO partners to ensure they are not taken by surprise. While the government has not yet officially named a suspect, widespread reports indicate that Berlin plans to formally blame Russia for the attack. The proposed retaliatory measures include a new package of extensive sanctions and more forceful measures against Russia's shadow fleet of ships. Germany is also considering closing the Russian House in Berlin, which would likely result in the closure of Germany's Goethe Institute in Russia in return.

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