Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany’s missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must speed up dramatically. He outlines plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology as the company expands capacity to meet Europe’s rearmament needs.

Eeuronews2026-09-17 10:01

Berlin is dealing with the biggest cyberattack in its history after hackers used a ClickFix scam to steal nearly 6 terabytes of government data and demand a €2 million ransom. The report examines how one employee was fooled, why the breach went undetected and whether refusing to pay was brave, reckless or the only option.

DDW News2026-09-14 15:29

Russia says it will shut German cultural centers operating on its territory in retaliation, as tensions deepen between Moscow and European countries supporting Ukraine.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-04 03:45

Lithuania’s foreign affairs minister says Russia is highly likely to intensify attacks against the EU. While praising Germany for attributing the attempted drone attack in Leipzig to Moscow, the minister argues that stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 19:23

Russia says it will close Germany’s three Goethe-Institut cultural centers after Germany shut the Russian House in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn. Diplomatic tensions have intensified over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport, which Berlin blames on Moscow, while growing numbers of Germans fear possible Russian hybrid attacks across the country.

DDW News2026-09-03 18:39

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Russia’s aggression is becoming an existential threat to the European Union’s eastern members. Condemning a drone attack in Germany blamed on Russia, he said Moscow appeared not only aggressive but also increasingly reckless, as seen in Leipzig.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-03 14:21

Russia will close German cultural centres after Berlin blamed Moscow for an alleged plot involving drones at an airport. Western officials have widely accused Moscow of conducting sabotage and disruption intended to weaken support for Ukraine and destabilise European countries.

Eeuronews2026-09-03 12:20

Germany has officially blamed Russia for a suspected hybrid attack at Leipzig airport. Although Berlin says the country is “not at war,” increasingly bold and frequent attacks are blurring the boundary between peace and conflict. The podcast examines what this could mean for Germany, NATO and the wider West.

DDW News2026-09-03 09:33

The European Union is weighing its response to an attempted drone attack at Germany’s Leipzig Airport on Aug. 4. Officials blamed Russia after a drone packed with explosives was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, prompting Germany to take measures including closing a Russian consulate.

GGlobal News2026-09-02 22:30

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed to impose new sanctions on Russia after an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, describing what she called Moscow’s growing “recklessness.”

RReuters2026-09-02 18:17

Nato and European Commission leaders warn that Russia is acting with growing recklessness toward Ukraine’s Western allies. Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen condemn alleged malign activities across Europe, including drones and missiles entering Nato airspace and fires allegedly started at factories making military equipment for Kyiv. German authorities also blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month.

BBBC News2026-09-02 18:15

German authorities say a Russian citizen and a Latvian citizen were involved in last month’s failed drone attack at Leipzig airport. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied Russian involvement and called Germany’s response a serious mistake.

DDW News2026-09-02 16:19

Nato and European Commission leaders warn that Russia is becoming increasingly reckless and promise to respond to a “new normal”. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls the incident at Leipzig an escalation on EU soil directly attributed to Russia, after Germany blamed Moscow for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport last month.

BBBC News2026-09-02 15:30

EU foreign ministers are holding a news conference after informal talks in Wicklow, Ireland. Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack in Leipzig bore all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, and that Europe must coordinate on further steps as Russia’s attacks on Ukraine escalate.

RReuters2026-09-02 14:31

The European Union considered its response after an attempted drone attack at a German airport, which it blamed on Russia. ABC News reports that EU officials were weighing how best to act after the foiled incident.

AABC News2026-09-02 14:00

Parts of Germany’s electricity grid faced two sabotage attempts within 24 hours: one in Brandenburg near Berlin and another in Bergheim west of Cologne. The Brandenburg incident coincided with the government blaming Russia for hybrid drone attacks on Leipzig airport the previous month. The report examines who may be responsible and whether Germany is prepared.

DDW News2026-09-02 13:28

Germany says Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. The EU’s foreign policy chief said the incident bore the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, prompting EU member states to summon Russian embassy officials.

CCBC News2026-09-02 12:55

The EU and several member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. Germany says it has concluded that Russia was responsible and has ordered measures including closing a consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-02 09:59

Germany has formally blamed Russia for the drone incident at Leipzig Airport and announced measures to increase pressure on Moscow. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the Russian Consulate-General in Bonn will close on September 18, while Berlin will end the Russian House of Science and Culture’s lease and seek further EU action against people linked to alleged Russian hybrid attacks, including tighter entry controls.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-02 03:40

Berlin says Russia was behind an attempted drone “attack” at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Germany has reported suspicious drones over military and industrial sites for months; alarm rose after a drone found at the airport on the night of 4-5 August was carrying explosives.

Eeuronews2026-09-01 21:45

Germany blamed Russia on Tuesday for an attempted “hybrid attack” involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The EU voiced “full solidarity,” NATO pledged to defend its members, and Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong support.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-01 20:58

Germany has accused Russia of carrying out last month’s drone attack targeting Leipzig airport and announced a series of new measures against Moscow. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany is not at war but faces hybrid attacks every day, while the country raised its threat assessment from “general” to “high.”

CCNN2026-09-01 20:30

Germany accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack last month on a strategic airport, involving drones loaded with explosives. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said authorities reached that conclusion after assessing the drones’ technology and other intelligence. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would close Russia’s Bonn consulate on September 18 and end its contract with the “Russian House.”

VVOA Chinese2026-09-01 20:01

German ministers Johann Wadephul and Alexander Dobrindt say Russia was behind the drone operation near Leipzig, calling it part of a broader campaign of hostile activity. The report also examines Russia’s reaction and concerns in the Baltic region.

DDW News2026-09-01 19:30