# Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/42424

- The Guardian, 2026-09-02 17:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/02/leipzig-airport-attack-fallout-lays-bare-germanys-polarisation-on-russia

> Germany’s government has blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport, drawing criticism from both the far right and far left. The announcement, made days before a key vote in Saxony-Anhalt, has highlighted deep political divisions over ties with Moscow. The AfD is calling for evidence and renewed relations with Russia, while Die Linke warns the government’s response could bring a major war closer.

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