Sweden convenes National Security Council after Berlin blamed Russia for Leipzig incident
Sweden has held a meeting of its National Security Council after the German government blamed Russia for the incident in which a drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig Airport.
Source: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Kristersson announced that a meeting of the National Security Council had just concluded in Stockholm, which was convened after Germany said Russia was responsible for the failed drone attack at Leipzig airport.
"At the meeting, the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service and the Security Service briefed the government on their assessment of the situation regarding the Russian hybrid threat to Sweden. The government considers the events in Leipzig to be part of Russia's increasingly active hybrid actions, characterised by growing recklessness and indifference," the Swedish prime minister said.
"The aim of Russia's actions is to undermine Europe's support for Ukraine, increase pressure on our societies and sow division and fear. But Russia will not succeed," Kristersson added.
Background:
- On 1 September, Germany directly accused Russia of a hybrid attack at Leipzig airport at the beginning of August and announced response measures, including the closure of the consulate general in Bonn and the Russian House Russian Houses are cultural centres established in other countries to promote Russia's language and culture and Russian education. They also serve as platforms for Russian state propaganda and soft power. in Berlin. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul summoned the Russian ambassador in connection with this.
- The EU and several member states also summoned Russian diplomats over the Leipzig incident.
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