# Russia-Germany Relations Frozen Over Leipzig Airport Drone Incident

Russia's ambassador states bilateral ties with Germany are frozen due to Berlin's policies and actions.

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Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev said on September 2 that bilateral relations between Russia and Germany are currently at a standstill. [^1]

An official of the Russian embassy in Berlin stated on September 4 that deployment sites of Germany's planned long-range systems will become legitimate military targets for Russia if those systems are aimed at the country. [^2]

Der Spiegel reported on September 3 that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is taking a political risk by blaming Russia for the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. [^3]

The Russian Ambassador noted that virtually all major areas of cooperation between the two countries have been put on hold. [^4]

Moscow stated it will consider these German plans when ensuring its own security. [^5]

The deployment of the first long-range systems is expected to begin in 2027 and conclude by the mid-2030s. [^6]

The Russian Embassy noted that Berlin is betting on close technical interaction with Kyiv, including the transfer of Ukrainian know-how to European and German defense industries. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev said on September 2 that bilateral relations between Russia and Germany are currently at a standstill. (TASS, News)
2. An official of the Russian embassy in Berlin stated on September 4 that deployment sites of Germany's planned long-range systems will become legitimate military targets for Russia if those systems are aimed at the country. (TASS, News)
3. Der Spiegel reported on September 3 that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is taking a political risk by blaming Russia for the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. (TASS, News)
4. The Russian Ambassador noted that virtually all major areas of cooperation between the two countries have been put on hold. (TASS, News)
5. Moscow stated it will consider these German plans when ensuring its own security. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. The deployment of the first long-range systems is expected to begin in 2027 and conclude by the mid-2030s. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. The Russian Embassy noted that Berlin is betting on close technical interaction with Kyiv, including the transfer of Ukrainian know-how to European and German defense industries. (Lenta.ru, News)

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