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Portugal summons Russian ambassador after drone incident in Germany

The Portuguese government seeks explanations from the Russian ambassador regarding a drone found in Leipzig.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Portugal has summoned the Russian ambassador for a meeting following a recent incident involving an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig Airport, Germany. The announcement was made by Paulo Rangel as he entered a meeting with Foreign Ministers.

The drone, which was loaded with explosives, was located in the cargo operations area of Leipzig Airport. The incident prompted Portuguese authorities to request an explanation from the Russian ambassador.

The summoning of the ambassador reflects the growing concern in Portugal and other European countries regarding the safety and activities of drones equipped with explosive materials.

Paulo Rangel, Portugal's Foreign Minister, did not provide additional details about the meeting with the ambassador or any potential consequences that may arise from this summons.

In addition to summoning the ambassador, the meeting addressed other topics including a motion of censure against the Portuguese government and forecasts regarding rising temperatures in the coming days.

This incident occurs against the backdrop of intensified debates about security and military activity in Europe, highlighting the importance of maintaining communication between countries.

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