# Politico and Welt: Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig airport sabotage attempt and announce new sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/38169

- Meduza, 2026-08-31 05:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/31/politico-and-welt-germany-plans-to-blame-russia-for-the-leipzig-airport-sabotage-attempt-and-announce-new-sanctions

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to accuse Russia in the coming days of attempting sabotage at Leipzig airport and to announce new sanctions against Moscow, Politico and Welt am Sonntag report, citing sources. The measures would combine German and EU action. Several drones were found, including one carrying explosives near a Ukrainian ammunition plane and another that apparently collided with a DHL cargo aircraft.

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