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Putin and Medvedev Clash with Germany Over Leipzig Drone Attack

Russian leaders Putin and Medvedev accuse Germany of blaming Russia for a drone attack to distract from domestic issues.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Germany's decision to attribute a drone attack in Leipzig to Russia was a 'serious mistake'. [1] President Vladimir Putin stated on 2026-06-25 at the Eastern Economic Forum that there is no scenario today requiring mobilization in Russia. [2] Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on 2026-09-02 that European leaders are sponsors of the Kiev regime's terrorism. [3] Germany tested a ballistic missile with a range of 500 kilometers one day after publicly accusing Russia of sabotage and drone attacks on cargo planes at Leipzig airport. [4] Putin suggested that Berlin is blaming Russia for the attack to divert attention from its own internal problems. [5] Vladimir Putin asserted that the Russian army currently has no shortage of military personnel. [6] Vladimir Putin described reports of mobilization as an information attack by adversaries intended to influence the outcome of upcoming State Duma elections. [7] Medvedev said on 2026-09-02 that Berlin accused Russia of an unproven attack on Leipzig Airport, and he called the accusation fabricated. [8] Medvedev said on 2026-09-02 that Ukraine's threats against civil aviation in Russia constitute a move toward state terrorism backed by Europe. [9] Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, stated on an unspecified date prior to 2026-06-25 that there is no need for mobilization in Russia. [10] Medvedev said on 2026-09-02 that Germany's current leadership follows a neo-Nazi, fiercely Russophobic course, and that the Leipzig airport accusation is the mildest form of punishment for their sins. [11]
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  1. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Germany's decision to attribute a drone attack in Leipzig to Russia was a 'serious mistake'. · Blic.rs
  2. President Vladimir Putin stated on 2026-06-25 at the Eastern Economic Forum that there is no scenario today requiring mobilization in Russia. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on 2026-09-02 that European leaders are sponsors of the Kiev regime's terrorism. · TASS
  4. Germany tested a ballistic missile with a range of 500 kilometers one day after publicly accusing Russia of sabotage and drone attacks on cargo planes at Leipzig airport. · Blic.rs
  5. Putin suggested that Berlin is blaming Russia for the attack to divert attention from its own internal problems. · Blic.rs
  6. Vladimir Putin asserted that the Russian army currently has no shortage of military personnel. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. Vladimir Putin described reports of mobilization as an information attack by adversaries intended to influence the outcome of upcoming State Duma elections. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Medvedev said on 2026-09-02 that Berlin accused Russia of an unproven attack on Leipzig Airport, and he called the accusation fabricated. · TASS
  9. Medvedev said on 2026-09-02 that Ukraine's threats against civil aviation in Russia constitute a move toward state terrorism backed by Europe. · TASS
  10. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, stated on an unspecified date prior to 2026-06-25 that there is no need for mobilization in Russia. · Lenta.ruRussia
  11. Medvedev said on 2026-09-02 that Germany's current leadership follows a neo-Nazi, fiercely Russophobic course, and that the Leipzig airport accusation is the mildest form of punishment for their sins. · TASS
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