Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s security council, warned on Telegram that Germany’s leadership “deserve a direct strike on all German military equipment production facilities” and hinted at possible attacks on other sites in Berlin. The threat follows Berlin’s accusation that Moscow was behind a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport last month.
German officials confirmed that a drone laden with explosives and a detonator was discovered at the Leipzig freight hub, a key NATO logistics centre that also hosts Ukrainian Antonov An‑124 cargo aircraft. Berlin has formally attributed responsibility to Russia, describing the incident as part of hybrid warfare aimed at intimidating countries supporting Kyiv. In response, Germany announced measures including the closure of a Russian consulate and a cultural centre, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the attack a clear case of state‑sponsored terrorism while urging further coordination on sanctions.
Separately, President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Kyrgyzstan that Russia’s deliberations on potential strikes against British military facilities remain a “military secret.” The comment came after the United Kingdom agreed to supply Ukraine with blueprints for the Scalp (Storm Shadow) cruise missile, prompting Russian officials to warn of possible retaliation against UK targets.
The escalating rhetoric occurs alongside diplomatic activity, such as a meeting between Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, where both sides acknowledged the need for continued dialogue despite U.S. conditions that any economic relief be tied to an end to the war in Ukraine.
