Zelenskyy offers Germany Ukraine's expertise after drone incident in Leipzig

Ivanna Kostina - 2 September, 16:11

Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukraine is ready to help Germany with expertise, experience or in other areas where assistance is needed after it became known that Russia was responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig.

Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) following a conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The leaders discussed the Russian attack on the airfield in Leipzig.

Quote: "This is yet another Russian escalation, and it is important that Germany responded. Friedrich briefed me on the measures taken. For my part, I assured him that Ukraine is ready to help – with expertise, experience, or in other areas where Germany may need it."

Details: Zelenskyy said that the Drone Deal, which is currently being finalised, will certainly provide greater capabilities to protect both Germany and Ukraine.

The leaders discussed the contents of the agreement and a possible date for its signing.

Background:

Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany, said Kyiv works closely with Berlin to help Germany counter Russian sabotage.
On 1 September, Germany directly accused Russia of carrying out a hybrid attack at Leipzig airport in early August and announced measures in response, including the closure of the consulate general in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin. [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.]

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