EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow for incident – Europe live

The Guardian UK Wednesday 02 September 2026, 07:47 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read

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Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead today’s discussions Britain’s foreign secretary Ed Miliband is also taking part in today’s talks in Ireland. “We see an attempt by Russia to divide us in Europe and to deter us from our support for Ukraine. And I say very clearly today, on behalf of the United Kingdom, this attempt will fail.”

Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead today’s discussions

Britain’s foreign secretary Ed Miliband is also taking part in today’s talks in Ireland.

“We see an attempt by Russia to divide us in Europe and to deter us from our support for Ukraine. And I say very clearly today, on behalf of the United Kingdom, this attempt will fail.”

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