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Russian embassy: drone in Leipzig is a provocation

Russia has described the drone spotted at Leipzig airport as a provocation, while additional drones have been reported near military bases in Germany. Fedorov announces negotiations with Musk for Starlink use.

9 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Russian embassy stated that the drone spotted at Leipzig airport represents a provocation. In this context, additional drones have been observed in Germany, flying over military bases in recent hours.

In an interview, Fedorov indicated that negotiations are underway with Elon Musk for the use of Starlink technology against the Kremlin. According to the Wall Street Journal, there are concerns that Putin may test NATO's resolve through a limited attack.

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